Black Man's Dilemma Comments

Thought-provoking and quite touching.

Wow! No comment is necessary because your poem needs no puffery. I will try to say something nice though....Most excellent!

A great and touching poem, its inhuman if they ask you to leave, like them you are also a native now.

Such a powerful poem, enlightening indeed. May no country ever feel the need nor the right to remove any people based on the foolish idea 'they are different, therefore they must go'. Great writing.

This is one poem that I took the time to read all responses, Slavery and The Holocaust are two different things that I can't believe, we as human could group together and say that it was OK to follow through with. My hat is off to you, in making people open their eyes as to how cruel this world can really be. It is a poem that I'm saving, so I can keep reminding myself to keep trying to be a better person. May God Bless You James.

A people of such great talents and humanity, would never be told to leave, because it would impoverish this country beyond any hope of repair. There's a breathtaking depth in this sorrowful piece.

aw man words cant xpress what the emotion i feel the words on ur page or so real and true beautiful and so moving. being an african american these scars run skin deep

A question of appeal which will forever be asked, and oh so poignantly put. Bless you and thank you. Greetings from Fay. Cornwall U.K.

An excellent piece James, I hope one day people will be accepted for who they are, not for what colour they are, and maybe the US will soon have a black man for President, I hope so, Lynda xx

I was so moved by this poem I added it to 'My Favorite Poems' list. Very impressive writing James. Very impressive indeed.

Amazing poem...you made my eyes tear over. I can't imagine what it must be like to harbor such a fear. Not just for black americans, but for all cultures. I'm not part of your culture so I can't say that I know your fear, but I can tell you that I am trying my best to help ensure this won't ever happen by teaching my children about love and acceptance and that all people, regardless of culture, color, or religion, deserve respect and equality. Mr. Earley, you have a gift and it's through this gift that awareness is achieved and changes are made. Thank you for sharing.

James, this is an excellent poem. Besides being very well written and enjoyable to read, the message is outstanding.

Out-stand-ing! America, for all of its troubles and flaws, is our home for those of us who live here whether white or otherwise, and you are perfectly right: no European, Latin, Asian, or African country from whence we have come would welcome us or care. This is a great tribute to our right to belong here!

A very thoughful and touching poem, James.

James, You have aquired a fan, your work delights me. I have just pushed my husband in your direction too. Irene

There is a pain beyond words here 'a continued agony' as Fanon would put it. Every person who has left or been displaced knows this terrible pain but you will always have your place. The earth belongs to all.

So beautiful, so sad. This IS home for you and don't ever forget it. Life isn't easy or fair but I feel that God is fair and loves all of us, no matter what color, or what we believe in. God Bless you, James! Marilyn

You paint a very sad picture here James, and it is necessary to call attention to this. Where would we go? It is possible we are no longer known in Africa, having left so many years ago, we don't truly belong in North America, since we were brought here against our will. My faith though tells me, we'll never have to worry because God will stand by our side and walk with us, giving us the strength we need once again to survive. Truthfully I don't think it's possible anymore for anyone to ask us to leave, we live here now and this is our home. Your question though does make one think. Wonderful poem James, so well expressed and your heartfelt feelings resonate all the way through. I'm so happy to have met you here. Melvina