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[title] => White Man's Guilt
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[bodytext] => I’m returning all the blessings God that on me were bestowed,
And ask that they be shared among the people that are owed.
Confiscate the love you gave me; spread it equally,
Among deserving victims of white supremacy
Eradicate my dignity, my hope and all my dreams,
Then deafen me with agonies of ethnic children’s screams.
Blind me with the brightest light that fuels a Negro’s smile
Then fill my eyes with torture and atrocities most vile.
The slaves that once were chieftains, plague me with their fears,
Drown me in a billabong brimmed with ancient tears.
Weigh my limbs with cuffs and chains that labour on my skin
And place upon my narrow back the burden of our sin.
Appropriate the freedom rights of those indigenous
To lands of tribal histories that don’t belong to us.
Gather the oppression of lands and continents
And where the white man made his claim, destroy the evidence.
Forgive the retributions of those who fought with nail
For the lives of all the people whose freedom must prevail
And after this is done oh God myself I offer whole,
But if these deeds prove not enough then turn away my soul.
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[ratings] => 94
[editpoem] => 1
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White Man's Guilt
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Friday, 9th August 2002 @ 06:31:41 AM in AEST
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I’m returning all the blessings God that on me were bestowed,
And ask that they be shared among the people that are owed.
Confiscate the love you gave me; spread it equally,
Among deserving victims of white supremacy
Eradicate my dignity, my hope and all my dreams,
Then deafen me with agonies of ethnic children’s screams.
Blind me with the brightest light that fuels a Negro’s smile
Then fill my eyes with torture and atrocities most vile.
The slaves that once were chieftains, plague me with their fears,
Drown me in a billabong brimmed with ancient tears.
Weigh my limbs with cuffs and chains that labour on my skin
And place upon my narrow back the burden of our sin.
Appropriate the freedom rights of those indigenous
To lands of tribal histories that don’t belong to us.
Gather the oppression of lands and continents
And where the white man made his claim, destroy the evidence.
Forgive the retributions of those who fought with nail
For the lives of all the people whose freedom must prevail
And after this is done oh God myself I offer whole,
But if these deeds prove not enough then turn away my soul.
Copyright ©
Terry_Stephen_Driscoll
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Re: White Man's Guilt
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by Holly on
Friday, 9th August 2002 @ 07:14:14 AM AEST
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I 'enjoyed' this poem a great deal. The injustices meted out by a so called 'superior race' need to be aired as often as possible. All too often these injustices were swept under the carpet, or attempts made to rewrite history in a vain attempt to justify white man's actions. An attitude of "guilt? What guilt!" all too often coming to the fore.
Brilliantly written, thank you for reposting this, as I was never aquainted with the original site.
As ever, in awe......
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by markymark on
Friday, 9th August 2002 @ 08:49:31 AM AEST
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| Well done Terry, brilliant write... you said it all here, superb...take care mate...Mark ... |
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by Patricia_Petro on
Tuesday, 13th August 2002 @ 11:24:33 AM AEST
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Hi Terry,
I remember this one, and it clearly reminds me why I do so admire your writing.
~Patricia |
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by Lia on
Wednesday, 14th August 2002 @ 03:55:27 AM AEST
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| Just as bonechilling the second time around....chilling because of the truth it holds...Muahhhhhhhhhh Terry :) |
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by chatabox on
Wednesday, 14th August 2002 @ 06:23:13 AM AEST
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bows to you......wonderful piece.
Penny. |
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by yellow_sundragon on
Friday, 16th August 2002 @ 02:39:18 PM AEST
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wow, just... wow. Too much for words. *gives you a pat on the back* Way to go... It's awesome...
yellow_sundragon |
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by Ramfire on
Monday, 19th August 2002 @ 06:40:35 AM AEST
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Hi Terry,
Read you poem with much interest. We in America have paid heavily for the slavery we imposed upon the African-Americans in the nineteenth century. Hundreds of thousand of Northern Americans gave their lives that that evil might be abolished. I think our debt to the African-Americans has been paid in full.
Always,
Laurie |
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by Smackmeplz24 on
Monday, 26th August 2002 @ 04:20:07 PM AEST
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| No doubt this is an ingenius poem true work of great art but for all of you who are turning it into an ethnic issue dont plz enjoy the art for the way it makes you feel and the beauty of its construction. No one should feel guilty for the mistakes of others or their ancestors to do otherwise is foolish and self destructive you can only make sure you do not repeat the mistakes of the past. |
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by DreamWeaver on
Tuesday, 1st October 2002 @ 07:35:24 PM AEST
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At last I have read ... a poem with a message, with rhythm, rhyme and emotion.
Very very well written. |
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by matlock on
Tuesday, 1st October 2002 @ 09:06:13 PM AEST
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| That is a moving piece. |
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by lost_word on
Wednesday, 16th October 2002 @ 04:50:48 PM AEST
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| This was one of the best poems that i have ever read..thanx |
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by chrissy on
Friday, 25th October 2002 @ 07:12:07 AM AEST
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wow that all that i can say. Im new in here i cant wait to read more of your work. Thanks for this poem its a great pice of work.
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by Fwog on
Friday, 25th October 2002 @ 10:44:47 AM AEST
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Your depth is eternal,
this is the first time I have read this beautiful soul wrenching plea. My tears have stained my face, I can't stop reading this.
Thank you so very much for re-awakening my soul. |
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by fancyface4898 on
Thursday, 31st October 2002 @ 08:04:22 AM AEST
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| All I can say is wow that is deep |
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by Ilhar on
Saturday, 21st December 2002 @ 11:11:56 PM AEST
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| this was very good... made me think ...Ithank you |
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by Icequeen on
Thursday, 26th December 2002 @ 03:02:09 PM AEST
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| Wow, so true, i hear and agree. Excellently and eloquently put across. |
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by georgelynyrd920 on
Monday, 6th January 2003 @ 06:40:14 PM AEST
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| It was awesome. You really dont hear much about that topic. At least about the apoligizing. It really makes one think. .. .good job!! |
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 09:17:37 AM AEST
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Hey
Look a here.....
This poem is really deep and like someone said, "it isn't a topic much discussed." I have much appreciation for this work, probably because my people are Native American and Black. BUT wow, ummm, that is a heavy burden my friend. I mean WOA that is some serious stuff to "spell out", "look at", and then CHOOSE to carry. MUCH POWER to u my friend. |
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Re: White Man's Guilt
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by Wrybod on
Wednesday, 15th January 2003 @ 11:45:25 AM AEST
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England didn't have slavery in fact the Royal Navy did much to eliminate the slave trade.
But before that England grew rich on "The Triangular Trade." Trinkets to Africa- Slaves to America-Cotton to Liverpool .
We lived "Across the water" from Liverpool (Wallasey) and I rremember the first time I ever saw "A Black Man" ( there were very few to be seen in the twenties) but my father took us down the docks and showed us the iron rings in the wall where the slaves were chained when the ships had to re-route. They were not supposed to bring slaves to England but could keep them on the dockside for short periods.
I've never forgotten that and your poem brings it back vividly. It wasn't so very long ago. |
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by Mad-Mancunian on
Wednesday, 29th January 2003 @ 11:53:42 PM AEST
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| Indeed, but let me get this straight: NO FORMER IMPERIALIST POWER is innocent of the troubles wreaked upon their former colonies-there's more than just slavery...War. Racial violence. Pillagings. Religious intolerance. Poverty. Even today, these problems are ever present, repercussions of the deeds of a once callous and arrogant group of people. Blacks aren't the only ones affected, we "coloureds" have also been treated with contempt time and again. |
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by Mad-Mancunian on
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| Indeed, but let me get this straight: NO FORMER IMPERIALIST POWER is innocent of the troubles wreaked upon their former colonies-there's more than just slavery...War. Racial violence. Pillagings. Religious intolerance. Poverty. Even today, these problems are ever present, repercussions of the deeds of a once callous and arrogant group of people. Blacks aren't the only ones affected, we "coloureds" have also been treated with contempt time and again. |
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 11th March 2003 @ 03:52:51 AM AEST
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| No words can describe this poem so i wont try and describe exactly how wonderful it is. |
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by Boopa0213 on
Tuesday, 18th March 2003 @ 07:22:15 AM AEST
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I am a new member as well as poet and your writing in this poem has just reminded me why I'm so into poetry. Your use of words and discriptions has touched me deeply. My poems have a long way to go but as long as I continue to read poems like this one I know there is only room for me to get better.
thanks |
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by Lubnaan on
Saturday, 22nd March 2003 @ 09:18:34 PM AEST
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| its a good poem, but i think this black-pity-martyr thing is getting out of hand, how long must whites suffer the mistakes of their ancestors from centuries past, my people never even had slaves yet black people have verbally attacked, there were white slaves too, slaves of all races, blacks should not thinnk that they were the only ones, let it go |
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by Former_Member on
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i'd like to take a moment just to say that i feel the white man has paid his debt to society for his everlasting sins as a whole; how can you hold an entire race forever responsible for events that occurred so long ago, and by different people with their own ignorance. they too had minds to decide for themselves what was right and what was wrong, why must those of today be held accountable?
now as for the poem, very deep and very well formed... if it weren't for the overall message, i'd've rated it a 5... |
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by One_L on
Saturday, 19th April 2003 @ 03:01:36 PM AEST
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| what an awesome write... =) |
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by Destiny on
Tuesday, 22nd April 2003 @ 10:05:19 PM AEST
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| that is honestly one of the most incredible things I've ever read. |
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by Ravan on
Tuesday, 6th May 2003 @ 04:53:10 PM AEST
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| While disagreeing completely with the line of resoning expressed (i feel responsible only for my own life and actions), the work is quite well done and moving in it's own right. very well done. |
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Re: White Man's Guilt
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by jaeann on
Monday, 4th August 2003 @ 07:33:27 PM AEST
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deserves to be framed...
deserves to be recited by children worldwide as a peace mantra......
deserves a standing ovation....
WELL DONE!!!!
as long as there is unrest in our country
as long as the atrocities go on this world
we must all stand accountable |
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Re: White Man's Guilt
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by Twinky on
Monday, 8th September 2003 @ 02:25:59 PM AEST
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| wow this poem was very wonderfully written, and has a very strong message..... keep up the superb work!!! |
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by rachelreed1 on
Tuesday, 18th November 2003 @ 03:43:33 PM AEST
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| Very deep, I hope it reaches alot of people. |
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 1st January 2004 @ 03:39:17 AM AEST
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All bad poetry springs from genuine feeling.-Oscar Wilde
i hate to say it, because it's not P.C. but the world is a harsh place and it is survival of the fittest. i think slavery was horrible but i don't think a people have to have guilt over being a strong people. |
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by donnz on
Monday, 5th January 2004 @ 07:41:57 PM AEST
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Being an old white man
I feel not the guilt
Rather ___ I feel the shame
of being associated with ignorance
Fearing the failure to understand
would continue in degradation
Till we would suffocate in our own hatred |
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by girish on
Sunday, 1st February 2004 @ 03:18:52 AM AEST
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| Nice write good thought fine |
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by Hanno on
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This white man has no problems with this,we were kicked out of Ireland by people who didn't like our religion.I am not guilty of any oppression but have tried to help the original people of Australia to be called racist names.
My best friend is a Pacific Isalnder,his people were brought to Australia as slaves,oh,we didn't call them that.They were workers on the sugar cane as this work was 'not for white men'.We called it 'Black Birding'.Holding people against their will and transported here to work for little or nothing at all. |
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by Rawkergurl2003 on
Thursday, 5th February 2004 @ 02:28:08 AM AEST
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beautifully written... sends chills up the spine. i enjoyed it alot.
rawkergurl |
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by lostchild on
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| This poem was a heart-felt expression of guilt and pain......truly moving. I would hope that all races will keep it in mind that this can happen to anyone, on both sides. History is what shapes who were are, yet we cannot stay in past or we will never evolve into what we could truly be. I hope this poem is widely read and taken in the spirit with which it was written. You cannot pay penance for every misdeed of history, but you can learn, grown, and change what will be for tomorrow. |
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by Dina on
Monday, 15th March 2004 @ 05:04:40 AM AEST
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| I can't say anything than I enjoyed it. |
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by silent on
Saturday, 27th March 2004 @ 08:25:14 PM AEST
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One of my favorites, certainly deserves every bit of praise.
Well done |
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by Wanema on
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| This must be spoken from the mind of one very close to Jesus. It might have been His very words from the Cross, on that Day. It is definately from a grieving soul, a heavy heart. 'No greater love can man give than to lay down his life for his friend.' |
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 4th April 2004 @ 07:03:34 AM AEST
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| Ironic |
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by Chade on
Saturday, 10th April 2004 @ 05:29:37 AM AEST
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| Moveing, chilling. There are so many words that would describe this poem but non of them would do it any justice. This truth written in an amazing way. |
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by Former_Member on
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| What a crock. Get over yourself. Get over your guilt. Get over your love affair with melodrama. In short, get a life. |
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by silentrain07 on
Sunday, 25th April 2004 @ 11:35:54 AM AEST
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i really enjoyed this poem. it flowed really well and you coudl really feel what was in it. you can understand it too....great job!
-katie |
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by bernard on
Sunday, 16th May 2004 @ 04:15:52 AM AEST
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Wonderful poem. The white supremecy. What a lie in itself. The Afro American was in the beginning members both male and female of many African Tribes with their own form of civilization that existed long before the whites came into the picture. I take my hat off to you for this most brilliant write.
by the way I am a so called white man.
Read my poem Strangers.
bernard. |
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by Cole on
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Great point of view! The rhymes worked very well, and you had a definate flow to follow. I'm not sure if it was constant meter, but there was definately a certain rhythmn to follow. Good write! Keep it up!
-Nichole-
P.S. - Review one of mine if you have the time? Kind of like returning the favor? |
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by buchi on
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| Just WOW!! Terry...one of the best poem I read after a long time |
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by pvd on
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The powers that be have no guilt ,they still see their actions as th White Man's Burden to save the human race. Every thing else is just trying to be politcally correct.
PVD |
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by deadheadpoet on
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| This is a great piece of poetry. I loved it. It blows my mind though the things human beings do to other human beings. I'll never understand why some folks can be so mean when we are ALL brothers and sisters. |
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by kaleidoscope_glasses on
Sunday, 12th December 2004 @ 12:27:16 PM AEST
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wow
this is an amazing poem
so true . . .
-megan |
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by weezer21 on
Friday, 31st December 2004 @ 12:54:53 PM AEST
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wow you really inspire me to become a better writer...that was awesome
-xx jessie xx- |
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by Blackevar on
Friday, 31st December 2004 @ 01:49:24 PM AEST
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I'm only writing this because it's a very well written but it struck me as a little preechy.
I am a deeply cynical prick though!.
Technically it's excellent though.
Blackevar |
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by allymp on
Tuesday, 11th January 2005 @ 03:17:03 PM AEST
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| nice flow... |
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by xtremcalibur on
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| I am not familiar with the original, but I enjoyed the piece. Although my views are a bit off-base, it is true that the slaves of yesteryear suffered immensely. The movies that tell us a little of the day, but will never know unless we lived in that time what it was really like. I know none of it was good ~ not at all. Suppression is running rampart as we speak. Not only from the White Man as you stated, but every country in the world. Though I did not condon the actions of those lost souls, we are in 2005 and it still occurs, now that is the greatest sin of all. To not have come forward, but taking a step backward, the Black Man must stop his violence towards his own. I speak of the youth who can change their fate. Don't be a victim ~ be the Power that you were given. Knowledge is a terrible thing to waste when you are given it for the asking. In all, it made me think. A deep piece and thank you for sharing it with us. |
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by white_tiger on
Thursday, 24th March 2005 @ 02:58:33 AM AEST
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i LOVED this poem! it in one of the best poems i have read in a long time. i think that poeple should understand the things that you have talked about here.
roopa |
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by Butterflygirl40 on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 03:36:52 AM AEST
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Wow this poem was GREAT!! I LOVE IT ..
KEEP WRITING AND I WILL KEEP READING..
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
HUGSSSSSSS BUTTERFLYGIRL40:)^_^ |
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by KayeRains on
Saturday, 4th June 2005 @ 04:48:58 PM AEST
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Delightful piece. The picture you've painted with your words is... gut-wrenching. Kudos
Ka'Lei |
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by marshmalloska on
Friday, 10th June 2005 @ 04:50:05 AM AEST
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Just a thought- By feeling guilty on behalf of the white man you are maintaining the distinction between colour which made slavery possible in the first place. Why would you feel guilty for the evil of any human being, even those whose colours is as yours..
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by marshmalloska on
Friday, 10th June 2005 @ 04:51:21 AM AEST
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| Oh and by the way, I Dont like your "poem" |
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by brokenbutterfly on
Wednesday, 15th June 2005 @ 03:13:03 AM AEST
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I really felt this poem... I may be just a 15 year old white girl but I believe that the black community is owed more than just 40 acres and a mule (per Special Field Order #15 by General Sherman). It's despicable what "white men" subjected fellow human beings to and I for one think that that debt may never be repaid. All I have to do is look at the black people of my country compared to the whites to see that things haven't come that far and slavery wasn't so long ago...
nicole |
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by blackholesun on
Thursday, 30th June 2005 @ 11:42:03 PM AEST
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| yea i still feel bad for being white too,but im also part indian .half of my ancestors raped the other half. |
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Tuesday, 5th July 2005 @ 10:42:18 AM AEST
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| Wow. Really powerful. It says so much & yet 4 a 'deep' poem it's actually quite short. I really enjoyed it |
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by lostrelic on
Monday, 1st August 2005 @ 02:46:13 AM AEST
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| again with the same poem get it out of you and write something new stop looking cool for the same poem over again |
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by ceazer2005 on
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| First of all, beautiful poem. It's one of the best I've ever read. Although I'm a white redneck from the south who stronly believes in southern culture, I in no way believe what happened in the past was right. Horrific events took place that no one should have ever witnessed or experienced. But if we keep holding on to the events that divided our nation, won't they still divide us? I feel that it's time to let go of all the friction between races and start loving each other. |
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by Maxximus on
Monday, 3rd October 2005 @ 04:26:41 PM AEST
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| a good heart felt poem, this will reach the hearts of many. you included all that needed be said and did it well- excellent stuff! |
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by Lashing_Tongue on
Tuesday, 25th October 2005 @ 03:27:59 PM AEST
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| Why would you want to repost this only average piece of work |
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by Wachumiri on
Tuesday, 8th November 2005 @ 07:05:12 AM AEST
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A beautiful piece. If only guilt were on the shoulders of them that commited such hideous crimes, and not the children of thier children's children. I truly cannot understand how slavery could have been. I know it was, but how can a people have no heart? Could they not feel the tears from the slave's hearts? The deepest parts of hell must be reserved for people such as those, for surely they could have no soul.
Your poem was greatly moving. I doubt not that your soul will not be turned away, for greta love resides in it.
Take care.
David |
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by Katie2008 on
Friday, 16th December 2005 @ 02:39:08 PM AEST
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I enjoyed your poem very much, however I do disagree a little. I respect your opinion very much, but the African Americans were not the only ethnic group to have suffered. My Irish ancestors were mistreated, abused, and were not even able to find decent jobs when they came here to America. Also, I believe that today in Amercia, we have many things to protect African Americans (and many other minorites...) from racial inequality. Take for example the Affirmative Action plan. I know someone (who was white..) who was recently turned away from a job, (even though he was very qualified..) because an African American had applied for that same job. I do agree African Americans have suffered greatly, but then again, we're all a mix of many cultures. Whose ancestors haven't suffered?
All the same, if that's the way you feel, I totally respect that. And your poem was beautiful and told the truths about what the African Americans did go through sometime ago. |
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by mindset on
Thursday, 2nd February 2006 @ 05:34:12 PM AEST
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Is my brother an only wither in a world of pure realm
And my sister only just a place in vein
Shall we just speak word of pure break
Yet together the races only ever mean't to embrace
Yeah our pasts and endless race
But who realy stand's to recognise
The fact we here to split all that is same
And many only ever draw the line
Yet many walk away from the skin of pure begin
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by slogan on
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| This is just amazing.. Being a black man myself I can see that your heart is in the right place..well done.. Your quest for redemption and salvation for your forefather deeds can only be granted by God's loved...good luck in your future endeavors...jh |
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by Tiffyo4 on
Wednesday, 29th March 2006 @ 07:46:45 PM AEST
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okay for starters i am a mixed child who has grow up in the world of today it . sucks that people have to go and mess things up by writing thing like you did. i mean don't get me wrong i am for the whole free speech thing but this has crossed the line some. i know not all white people are to blame for what happen to the slaves. but when a person calls out a whole race thats just wrong. we don't want the 40acres and a mull. we just want to be treated like people like everyone else. but thats all i have to say
tiff |
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Wednesday, 29th March 2006 @ 07:49:49 PM AEST
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| Well ok then as a person of a multi race backround I must say WTF. I am black but I am more than that I am human like you. In short we all have our own stuff to deal with today. While yes did enjoy your poem, did you onw salves? Most likely not! I have one more Q but did you write this after watching ROOTS or something. So did I like your writing yes, but move on man. |
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by Blackevar on
Friday, 14th April 2006 @ 02:55:51 PM AEST
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| Nice Write, White Boy! |
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by kiss4roq on
Monday, 24th April 2006 @ 11:54:42 AM AEST
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| Poetry for the souls. Love it. Good write. Keep up the good work. |
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by mysonnet on
Tuesday, 25th July 2006 @ 10:09:40 AM AEST
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| thnks for the poem |
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 06:39:50 AM AEST
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| this is a joke right? |
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by being_oflight on
Saturday, 7th October 2006 @ 11:15:18 PM AEST
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| good poem, beautiful way with words |
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 04:25:58 PM AEST
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| This is a very touching poem. I think you explored the issue very well!!! |
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by Former_Member on
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spot on, brilliant.
-phil |
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by LynnMoye on
Friday, 17th September 2010 @ 09:39:20 PM AEST
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| A racist poem to denounce racism? As ignorant as the concept of holocaust survivor supporting genocide in Kosovo. |
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