The N****r Word.

A challenge to those that still think it appropriate to use this foul word of hate and oppression.

A blast of hatred of acid tongues,

A needless phrase to scold the tall,

A forgotten hero they never mention,

Take a look at the one called Robert Smalls.

A swipe by fist of foul means,

A dangerous concoction of sparks,

A cowards language of sorts,

Take a look at the one called Rosa Parks.

A definition of weakness in ruling,

A slap in the face of the now free,

A collapsed cult now gone forever,,

Take a look at the one called Isabella Baumfree.

A word is a word to fight and hurt,

A sentence pinned together from fools,

A paragraph of silence descends upon you,

The N word no longer a relevant tool.

Author's Note

Just a tiny insight of my hatred for the oppression of Black people everywhere, there fight I think will never end, but the minds of those ignorant must be changed.

Reviews

[Tasha]

I agree with you completely Thomas people's minds need to be changed, they look at one thing and characterize all black people which isn't fair. Your poem was amazing, and I liked how you said "Take a look at the one called..." This is my all-time favorite poem by you. The N word is no longer a reverent tool. OUTSTANDING!!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling!

[Tasha]

You're very welcome!

[Sami Khalil]

It is a sad reality that some people or a lot still use derogatory words to put down other races especially the black people who had suffered in the history more than any other. The heart and mind is where it all starts when ignorance and hatred prevails over love and common sense. We see what man can do or did in the history for others based on color , race , sects or religions.
A very good write...:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A well set out and flowing piece on a very important subject.

[Frieda P]

Just reading the title felt like an attack of the senses. Relevant and still a current issue today, very well said, bit of history with a good message here. Nicely pen'd.

[jkhatz]

You deliver your distaste and disgust with racism and the title delivers a punch that makes me sit up and pay attention.

However, I'm not sure if the word "reverent" is the one you wanted to use. Reverent means a deep, solemn respect. Perhaps relevant (pertinent) is what you were looking for?

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Your quite right, I changed it before I cast the read reviews, but you were to quick off the draw! lol, I am very glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[jkhatz]

Ha! I must have caught it seconds before you changed it. Well done! :D

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

I'm glad you did though because I was toying with a few different words, but i think relevant works best!

[jkhatz]

I read it as relevant and just thought you mixed them up on accident which I know all too well can happen.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Oh it can indeed I've had many an embassasing slip up!

[jkhatz]

Yep. Me too.

[CHRIS ANDES]

..what a thought
a very good principle
=]

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you!

[Kenneth The Poet]

Powerful!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you!

[Aly Jones]

I hate that word, too. I hate how rappers use it to be "cool". After reading The Help, I really saw just how bad it was for them.

Great job.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you

[Tamia123]

This one hits close to home for me and I think you did a very good job with this one :) Words can do way more damage than any knife could dream of. Thanks for sharing!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Your welcome

[WhiteWillow]

Wonderful sentiment, thoughtfully conveyed. Well written.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

Yes, I agree with you on this.Well done :)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

You're welcome :)