Anmol (alias Ha) is hosting D’Verse Poets tonight. we are celebrating Black History Month and he has prompted us to write a poem either using one that he suggested or one of our choosing.
I was inspired by the following Langston Hughes Poem
"Poet to Bigot"
I have done so little For You And you have done so little For me That we have good reason Never to agree
I, however, Have such meagre Power, Clutching at a Moment While you control An hour
The title of your poem is a clever play on every adult’s admonition to a child, Christine, and the poem is a powerful reminder of the fact that racism is ever-present, especially in the lines:
‘We melt in the same pot
Freedom long since coming
We still ain’t got what you got’.
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Christine Bolton
February 12, 2020 at 7:29 am
Thank you so much Kim. Sadly it is ever-present. Sometimes if is just below the surface but right now it is brazenly displayed by political leaders.
Your words ring true, as they are mired in our collective histories and memories. I really liked the title too. Well penned, Christine! 🙂
Thank you! I liked your provocative prompt very much and all the responses were phenomenal 🥰
Langston Hughes a favourite.
Yes, I love his work. ❤️
There is nothing uglier than racism… I wonder why it’s so hard to see beyond the color of skin.
i know it upsets me smooch. It’s just color after all. We are identical biologically.
most empowering, so love LH s work … what a poet!
Thanks Kate 🙂
welcome Christine 🙂
You, and Langston, bring ugly reality of racism into sharp focus.
Thank you Lynne. He is a favorite of mine.
Langston Hughes, is a truly wonderful source of inspiration Christine, and your provocative words are profound and powerful…..
I love his work. With his writing he had the ability to draw you deep into his own mind and experience what he was experiencing.
The title of your poem is a clever play on every adult’s admonition to a child, Christine, and the poem is a powerful reminder of the fact that racism is ever-present, especially in the lines:
‘We melt in the same pot
Freedom long since coming
We still ain’t got what you got’.
Thank you so much Kim. Sadly it is ever-present. Sometimes if is just below the surface but right now it is brazenly displayed by political leaders.
A very inspiring poem. The difference in skin color still makes the two people, more like two species! When will things change.
Yes, such a true statement Sadje. Things will change when we stop teaching hatred. 😢
I hope it does happens.
Profoundly true…both compositions! Nothing is more powerful than the truth. Beautiful, Christine. 🙂💞
Thank you my sweet friend 🙂❤️
You are welcome! 💞
Brilliant composition, Christine. Like Glenn said, it takes courage to speak truth to power. I admire you for speaking out.
Thank you Lisa. I should give you the credit for speaking out. Your beautiful poem touched me deeply. If only we were all color blind.
You are very welcome. Yes
We are Melting in the same pot, figuratively profound. I love your inspiration poem, you really have done justice with the prompt.
Thank you Gina. This was an inspiring prompt from Anmol.
It certainly was!