Racism

by Shawna   Jul 10, 2006


Another poem I wrote when I was 15. It's a pretty simple poem, but it has a good intention.

**Racism**

Separated by color
Separated by skin
Why does it matter,
What body we're in?

You were the one
I accepted
I was the one
You regretted
Cause your family,
Would not let me in.
Your family
Disapproved of my skin.

I was an outcast
From your world
You were told,
Look some more.

Then you were the one
I regretted
I was the one
You accepted
But I would not
Let you in.
What is so wrong
With the color of my skin?

    report violation
0


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 18 years ago

    by Sole

    Racism is such a sad topic. It's bitter and poor, often comes from those who have little thought about anything except themselves. Your poem really brought out that bitterness, and I strongly reccommend sending it to a racism campaign.

    Peace. [Sole]

  • 18 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    I loved this and its so true, what does the colour of our skin matter, or our religion, or our sex, or anythong in that matter, we are all diffefent and thats how it should be.
    This poem was great, flowed well, rhymed okay and was really strong in getting the message across
    xxxxxx

  • 18 years ago

    by Chris

    I love this one ...very strong and powerful message wonderfull writing
    5/5

    God Bless

    -chris

  • 18 years ago

    by Shawna

    Well, the poem is about racism, and how it separates people. SO I'm not gonna change the title, thanks for your input though! :-)

  • 18 years ago

    by Darien

    Yeah, the title was a bit deceptive in the fact this poem really didn't have much too do with racism in a world view. Change the title, that's the only advice I have. It builds up the readers attention, and then it's lost when you read the poem. Anyways, good stuff.

Read All Comments (6)

More Poems By Shawna