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By Anonymous

Why must you despise me –
Is it because my skin has been kissed by the sun’s rays?
Are my roots too deep for you,
Or is it my will to find a brighter day?

Why must you look at me with different eyes,
Is it because I stand tall?
My river flows jubilantly with life,
I am Africa, after all.

Why must you hate me,
Is it because my hips are wide like mountains?
My bone structure is thick,
And my love flows like fountains?

Why must you call me names,
And try to deteriorate my race?
Do you really think that it’s that easy
To put me in my place?

When will you realize
That I am proud to be black?
You have never held me down,
And you will never hold me back.

© Anonymous

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22mstaup PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 21 2017 at 6:35 pm
22mstaup PLATINUM, Bryan, Ohio
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BEAUTIFUL work!!!! You are a great writer, please KEEP WRITING!!!!
Poetry101 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 30 2016 at 10:01 pm
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This is the best one
HafsaAhmed PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 27 2014 at 11:20 am
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simply outstanding!!
Rebel21 PLATINUM said...
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Absolutely stunning poem  
JulietTiernan BRONZE said...
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Gorgeous poem. So Beautifully written
writergirly GOLD said...
on Dec. 11 2012 at 12:42 pm
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This is really great! I love your use of figurative language; it really makes the poem more powerful and more meaningful. It's beautifully written. Well done!
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This is so AMAZING! This is a great poem. Definitly keep writing!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 18 2012 at 9:58 am
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Great poem! Race plays a role in our lives, whether we like it or not. This poem had good rhythm and the title caught my attention immediately.
3mo_sw33ts SILVER said...
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I have to agree with FULLSTOP It is an important issue and many are held down by it......but truely I think this is one of the most inspiring poems on this subject I have ever read!!! I love it...adn if you dont,,then your INSANE!
FULLSTOP GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 3:22 am
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i am white, but i think racism is a very important issue and that you did well to address this in your poem. well done! please can you check out some of my work?
xxtennis13xx SILVER said...
on Sep. 11 2011 at 10:33 am
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I love the message you put out! Racial issues are still such a problem in today's society, and I love how you described yourself in such a beautiful, uplifting way. This is very inspiring, don't ever let racists get you down! ♥
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VERY descriptive and strong. I'm not too partial to political messages but in essence it is personal so its good but telling myself that is difficult. I'll give it 5 stars but I have to look past my bias.
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i love it...good job.
Antoinette16 GOLD said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 11:26 am
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this is incredible :D
Valerie said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 8:41 am
Actually, I think most of the time this site sticks random art and pics on stuff. BTW, great poem! I love the last line!
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I love it it was amazing!! keep up the good work
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on May. 4 2011 at 5:22 pm
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this is great! really imaginatlive, yet really realistic :) ha and i love your rhythm in this poem! would you mind commenting on some of my newer stuff? i love your writing, so please keep it up! this is a great piece :))
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LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. EMBRACE YOUR RACE. POWERFUL AND PROVACATIVE 
sabina22 BRONZE said...
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This is so powerful, I absolutely LOVE it! You are extraordinarily creative in your metaphors and stanza structures! Congratulations on a job well done. =)
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on Jul. 27 2010 at 9:44 am
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Your poem is very powerful and inspiring.  You are an excellent writer!