Double Dutch

A rant about prejudice and racism

 

Double Dutch

 

My love speaks Dutch as Dutchmen do

I speak Dutch as the Flemish do

 

Together we became one

Along the meandering path, we strolled together

Now, I am able to speak Dutch as Dutchmen too

 

What is it to you bigots?

I like speaking Dutch as Dutchmen do

I do not need subtitles, some Flemish pretend

They really do

 

Hate all people that do not speak Flemish

The way they do

Cultivate gibberish dialects

Leaving all others puzzled

People do need subtitles

 

Deciphering their near to foreign accent

Pretending that their dialect

Equals any top intermediate language

Sometimes they take pride in being called ‘Texans of Europe’

Well … ‘Rednecks of Belgium’

You might be surprised

What people really think of … YOU!

Author's Note

I do not want ratimgs for a change.
I needed to rant to keep my sanity.
Do tell me what you think!

Reviews

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Ranting is the best part of writing :) Some of my short stories are rants as well.

It is a well proven message nonetheless, and it is, in a way, supposed to open the eyes of those being ranted on.

To no longer hate, but to understand, and be open.

Well established message.

I love this piece :)

[R J Askew]

I have long known what an issue language is in Belgium...but your poem makes is real, more than just a story in an (English) newspaper about this or that flag flying and maps of how the country is divided linguistically. It is also a fascinating read as it shows how language, which we use to communicate and, usually, draw closer, can also be a cause of great misunderstanding and hatred. I have also heard of Belgium being described as the cockpit of Europe with many wars being faught there. Your poem catches how there is a linguistic faultline running through this part of Europe with the north on one side and the south on the other...or so it seems to this Englishman!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a powerful and witty rant it is... I can not stand prejudice, why can't everyone realize we all have our ways in cultures but there is plenty of room for all and we can teach one another things, and in the end we all bleed red.

you spoke directly and with conviction.
Wonderful job.

[Wicahpi]

I think this is fantastic and truthful!
Rant on!!!

[Drew Wade]

I really liked the first two stanzas of this poem, because they are sweet and clever and nice..

I appreciate the rest of the poem for its subject matter, but the first two really got me. they could almost stand by themselves and be a completely different poem and people would still like it.

[Dr. S. D. Blankenship D..]

I know what you mean V_V People judge at their first instinct. I like this, you are a wise person :)

[DeAn]

a very creative way of ranting and one I have used all to often my friend. a great release and thank you for sharing it.

l8r g8r
-DeAn

[THE LOST ROSE]

Get it out of your system so it doesn't eat away at your creative soul. Good write!