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!

[E.Gleaves]

It's just not black ppl man In a way we've all been in oppressed. This poem was beautifully crafted though the use of historical figures like Rosa Parks drove home the meaning of your words.

[raindroplove]

i injoyed this i love how you put history with your poem very good

[KAREN]

Deep and powerful poem with alot of true meaning!

[Sweets]

o.o I'm sorry..I think something went wrong with my comment.
"Rosa Parks is one of my favorite people as well as Martin Luther King Jr.
They're such great people who really help change this world, but wherever you go, you just find racism and thats the most thing that I hate.
Wonderful work! I think that this poem has a huge meaning behind it!

[Sweets]

Rosa parks is one of my favorite people

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Being that you are from Ireland I appreciate this even more-not that it matters it just lets me see people everywhere see the injustices in our world.
I as you detest the N word. Sorry to say it is a popular word in the younger culture- be they white or black i hear them using the word as a greeting and many other ways ... my cousin was staying with me her child is 3 they are white/Japanese/Spanish - and she called her little girl the N word , as if it were nothing i asked her to please stop because my 5 year old might pick it up ...
This is such a compassionate poem and I have not spoke about it , so sorry to rant - Mentioning Rosa and Robert, Isabella - and of course a man i admire who lost his life trying to bring about equality and unite humanity , Martin Luther King I had to mention him .. I can only imagine how it must feel ... then again i have been judged and called names so i can but probably not to the extent of the black people... still hammering Obama about his birth certificate!
Whether i agree with his politics or not I respect him - many here do not and use that ugly word when they speak of him... I like to think we have come along way but sometimes it just doesn't seem that way.
Wonderful poem , Thomas. The N word is not in my vocabulary.
Just read Fabian's review and it is true here also hearing black people using the N word.. doesn't make it right ...!

Chloe

[guiltyascharged]

Amazing write! I love it! And I also hate those who oppress Black people. It's very wrong to judge others by skin color.

[Ashley June Canfield]

I agree 100%, this was a great read.

[JC]

its great to see that complacency hasnt gripped all of society, poignant and well versed.

[LA Lorena]

You know what I like best about you Thomas? It's your willingness to stand up and be heard, that you have principles and convictions. Too many are too afraid of being unpopular, and just go along like sheep. You know what is right and what is wrong, and are not afraid to speak out. Keep shouting, and someone WILL hear you.