I too am american

a poem i wrote from an African Americans point of view during segregation in the 4th grade!

I drink at a different fountain,

I eat at a different table, 

I sing in a different church,

But yet, i am the same American.

I live here 

and you live there,

isn't it the same as anywhere?

I once heard of a dream by Martin Luther King,

are you sure you haven't heard it as well?

wasn't it Rosa Parks who

wouldn't get off that bus 

that we all know made a fuss.

When the speech was heard 

we all were there to hear 

the dream of Martin Luther King.

yes, i am the darker sister and that you call black 

and you are called white.

But I am human what are you?

I Too am  America!

Author's Note

be gentle it literally my first poem.

Reviews

[mattavelli]

It's great! We have our history to show how we were divided. It's important that we move forward united. while we can't force people to like us; we can feel comfortable knowing that they don't speak for the nation. And after that "rough ride" murder in Baltimore, my guess is the tv people are going to solve a lot of problems for us.

[Devons]

A big subject for a small poem, but then there probably isn't a poem big enough to encompass all the complexities of such a theme, and it is better said simply. And the answer -in spiritual terms- IS a simple one, in essence. We are all human beings - the differences are subject to the individual. From my own point of view prejudice comes from differences in culture rather than race, and everybody has them to some extent. But that is not relevant to this piece - which speaks of a higher truth than that, which is of course very right. The poem achieves the point of that higher truth effectively and without complication.
(even though I am no American...) This is made the more interesting when contrasted with the 4th of July topicality.

[Mskendra Renee]

4th of July is suppose to be when we Americans celebrate a new nation , conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. (declaration of independence) But in many peoples eyes , men ad woman are not created equal so i find it strange we celebrate something that i believe not yet true in america. i shared this poem purposely as my first poem on July so readers would connect the dots. i wanna thank you so much for reviewing my work :-)

[Devons]

I don't think it's very true anywhere in the world, to be honest! Unfortunately. You'd be amazed if you visited my part of the world, though - it's very white in comparison.

[Mskendra Renee]

yes that's also true, i havent traveled outside of america ...yet lol. i only speak on things i have seen for my self . :-) what part of the world are you from?

[Devons]

South west England. Race variation is rare here. In fact, true dark skin is a curiosity here more than a controversy. That isn't true of larger cities however, like London, of course, and some cities in the North.

[Mskendra Renee]

interesting :-) thanks for sharing this with me.

[Rasi Rana]

Its 4th of July 2015 and we still hear about such news from one of the so called civilized world. People are not made by their color or the size of their pockets. They made up by the harmony they show to the fellow beings.
It is your first poem and writing your first piece on such issue shows that you really want to use the power of words for a better world. God bless you. Keep writing.

[Mskendra Renee]

Thanks a lot and yes I'm tired of hearing about this. But I can only hope and do what I can to help change people's views with words and actions.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and powerful words.
"yes, i am the darker sister and the you call black
and you are called white.
But I am human what are you?"
Here in the USA. All of us should stand for the right things and respect each other. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Mskendra Renee]

thank you so much !:-)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Destiny Dreamer]

Oh GOD! I feel spirit, the Hope and bravery in your Poem! You nailed it.
GREAT WORK Dear!
Keep writing!
Such a motivational write!

[Mskendra Renee]

awe thanks so much! i was nervous because i don't write poems , so your opinion means a lot :-)

[Destiny Dreamer]

You shouldn't be nervous Cutie! Put your true thoughts and emotions into your poetry, I believe U can write, 'cause I see the potential in this write. Keep writing Poetry, I'm the HUGE fan and want to read more of ur Poems!

[Mskendra Renee]

thanks so much and i will !:-)