Enough pain
To last life
Endured such
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God's children, so beautifully expressed and composed, Richard, I have come here again to reread your wonderful poem. Fantastic poem!
Sylvia, I am always so very happy when esteemed poets/poetesses revisit some of my poems. Always an honour and humbling experience. Thank You So Very Very Much, Sylvia.
As Aarzoo Mehek wrote here: EVERY LIFE matters. Most Beautiful Read, Richard. God loves all people no matter the colour.To my Favourites!
Humbled and honoured by your very positive response. THX so very much for adding my poem to your favourites, Sylvia!
YO! D truth 0f racism is 0nz again exp0sed! May we B sensityv and change 4 a much l0vng w0rld...tnx Richard 4sharng dz 1dERful pyz t0 awake R senses! Brav0, Br0!
It's time that we all started loving each other in the same way that we love God. Sincerest thx, ER for your insightful comments.
Sincerest thanks, Dillip for believing it to be so beautifully composed!
Yes, stop racism, excellent poem, brilliantly presented, wonderful words and insightful poem 5 Stars full
A deep sublime poem against racism on both sides. I like the bleed line and others a great too. Kudos!
Dear Richard, Thanks for your very passionate poem, attributing to the tone and cries in our history. The world is shakened by the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. May racism and slavery proclaim their exit from our global humanity.
A very in depth poem written about racism many people who have slashed anyone of different color. Thank you for sharing this excellent written poem for all to read. I went through some of this myself as I grew up. I myself am of a mixed heritage. Native Canadian. Thank you Richard for sharing this.
I am such Of same blood As just you Your brother I do bleed When you cut My warm hand......................... message is clear. Now it depends on their acceptance. Thank you for sending.
A wonderful write that is quite right that racial blindness is clear insight....well penned.
There definitely wee a lot of atrocities against the black people in the past for sure and racism I still alive in the marketplace today...only the good Lord with bring to justice in His time...
Great depth and feeling in this poem. Conveys the story of the abuse of black people. The understanding of how hard their Life is.
A timely poem. The message is clear and strong. Time to stop this racism.
The root of all hatred is lack of love. A well painted poem about the harsh reality.
A sturdy piece of work! The last stanza on forgiveness spells volumes....appreciated.
Your poems brings it right home. A very touching and real poem.
Part 2 Let me quote from the poem: “I do bleed... I do scream.... I do see.... I feel” But, for all that you have done to me and my race, “I forgive”.... Great Valour. A true descendant of Gandhiji, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela et al
We need reminders like this.....nothing can bring us together but only Love and Peace. Lets hope better sense prevails....Full *****
Absolutely, my friend! Let us always remember not to panic in the face of evil. Good always prevails! Many many THX for the full marks!