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Sadly racism is something I've faced way too many times, but well color of my skin doesn't define me.. a monoku inspired by racist remarks I get in this ignorant world! Am i not human?

Ink of my skin doesn't define me, nor does it construe my poetry.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 10/23/2023 12:29:00 AM

Well thats only for the better Ink, There are different races for sure.' Yet that should be the definative Of our worth, ultimatley.'

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2023 9:05:00 PM

Back with my congrats on a well deserved win

Maria Williams

Date: 10/1/2023 7:52:00 PM

I'm sure dearest Inky, that if people were able to look into your Soul they would see the most iridescent colours of the rainbow. Sad they don't. Unfortunate for them. Your heart and Soul will always attract the right people into your life, people on the same wavelength as you, and that's all that matters. Hugs and Love

Sam Scott

Date: 9/29/2023 10:53:00 PM

A beautiful soul is a beautiful soul :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/28/2023 12:37:00 PM

No two people are alike but sometimes we think that certain traits define a group. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Juliet Ligon

Date: 9/27/2023 6:34:00 PM

I love that "ink of my skin." I'm sorry you've had to deal with ignorant racists. God made everyone beautiful in their own way and our differences in looks and culture should be celebrated and appreciated, but people also need to be looked at as individuals, not representative of all or grouped into a bubble of a certain identity based on ethnicity alone.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/28/2023 9:48:00 AM

So true, you’ve said it so beautifully, kind soul, thank you , I appreciate your sincere support wholeheartedly

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2023 1:27:00 PM

Love this!

Ink Empress
Date: 9/28/2023 9:47:00 AM

Thank you so much

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2023 5:52:00 AM

A soul is many colours and still some only see the colour of a persons skin.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/28/2023 9:47:00 AM

So true. Thank you Richard

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2023 5:48:00 AM

I wrote a piece titled “A Poem for Michael” my attempt to try and understand what people of colour have to deal with almost every day. Your poem is a good reminder that prejudice is not just a part of history but rather a very present reality.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/28/2023 9:46:00 AM

Would love to read that, nice of you to empathize and put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Thank you for sharing. And appreciate your support

Bill Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 4:50:00 PM

Thank you for reminding us of the continuing stupidity of mankind. I love seeing the children in our neighborhood playing together, laughing and smiling as the play. The younger ones have no ideal others are different from them, they just love to play with their friends. Why do adults have so much trouble accepting everyone as equals? We're all the same color inside, and that's the important part of each of us. I try to look at the heart of people. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 10:54:00 PM

Wow bill thank you so much for sharing such a kind and thoughtful comment about unity. You said it all so well. Same i look At someone’s heart and personality.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/26/2023 4:20:00 PM

Your thoughts are luminously seen, your heart always awakening those who sleep dear poet, you inspire me

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 10:55:00 PM

Sweet rose you really made my day with your poem. Thank you you have a big kind heart and soul i am blessed to know souls like you

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/26/2023 2:24:00 PM

Dear friend Ink, In our modern era, one would hope that society would have evolved beyond superficial judgments and recognized the inherent worth of our inner selves. However, it is disheartening to witness how we are persistently reduced to mere appearances, disregarding the depth and importance of our souls. This piece serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent necessity to address this issue.

Paige Hind

Date: 9/26/2023 1:45:00 PM

Your poem gives us much to think about. Glad that while I was away from my pc, you were writing!

Billie Jama

Date: 9/26/2023 11:57:00 AM

What a fantastically written mirco with a power and profound message. Well said sis

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 12:33:00 PM

Awwn thank you sis! So happy to have you here and to receive your support, grateful

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/26/2023 11:13:00 AM

These days, Ink, if the color of your skin is white, you are an assumed racist. Here in the USA statues of men who were white are being covered, moved or destroyed. That is Racism to me. I believe what MLK said, “He looked forward to the day when, men were judged by character, not the color of their skin. He meant all colors. There are Christians and Jews who are white, and these days, they are assumed racist. Children learn racism at home, Pangie cx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/26/2023 12:06:00 PM

I hear you ink, loud and clear!! There is no joy, satisfaction in hating anyone for their race, religion and let’s add, political party, shall we! No justification I would harmed, walking on the West Side of Chicago.You may ne beaten or killed. That’s only where one race kills its own, numbers growing THERE each year. No politicians go there!?people of the same color there, afraid of each other.so bad, they stay home. Kids cannot play outdoors. All The same race.God help them. Pangiexxx

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 11:18:00 AM

You are right about assumptions, unfortunately not many talk about racism that whites face, but it is also racism. Racism is taught at home how they perceive too yes, sometimes can be taught from a young age. But racism iv faced isnt from whites by the way: it is other races but whichever race it is, my question is why must i be judged based on my skin color or where i am from, why cant i be judged based on my character and how i treat or make others feel, we are all human we are all breathe the same air and we leave this world, as ash and bone, we are all Gods creation . Thats all i am saying. Thank you for sharing your thoughts too: grateful for your support

Tom Woody

Date: 9/26/2023 9:02:00 AM

Nor should it ever. Brown is beautiful. Yellow is beautiful. Red is beautiful. All the colors of the rainbow and more. As my song intimates, we're of the same tree, just different branches. Good stuff Inky

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 10:22:00 AM

Thank you so much yes you’ve got it right, not many unfortunately think like you do, if they did they would see me as human too, am i not human? But kindness is language even the blind can see and deaf can hear. So why dont we all remain kind? Thats all. Just sharing and speaking my truth and i will always write my truth. Appreciate your support always

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 8:07:00 AM

I agree...skin color doesn't define your or anyone...it has absolutely no negative bearing. It also doesn't misconstrue your poetry. Powerful and well said. When I lived near Mexico, I encounter harsh racism because I was the only white female in a school right on the border between Texas and Mexico. Oh those folks so wanted my color to define me. Their racism, I learned was a form of fear aka prejudice Just be yourself, Sara

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 10:20:00 AM

Thank you so much for being so supportive always dear beautiful sara, i am so sorry to read about your experience too. Yes theres no specific gender or color for racism and prejudice, unfortunately we see it everywhere. I maybe maldivian, but i grew up all over the world, surrounded by different cultures, race belief etc. I studied in malaysia and australia and i have traveled to many places in asia and europe so ive seen and been in contact with so many different people, so to assume just because im from maldives my knowledge in some subjects can be limited is a very shallow narrow thought from some racist individuals. And thank you beautiful soul, ill always remain me, i dont know how to be anything else: you are such a kind soul . Im so blessed to be in touch with. To learn more from.

Michelle Dosanjh-Johal

Date: 9/26/2023 7:20:00 AM

Yes!!! Short and powerful words. In this day and age, you would think that people could see beyond skin into the value of our souls. And yet here we are, constantly defined by our outer, physical layers. This is a much needed piece. Thank you for this.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:54:00 AM

Yes my beautiful warrior poetess, you are right its shocking that in this age and time we are still shoved with labels, empty! Sadly the truth: I appreciate you being here and your support always makes my day. Thank u so much

Tom Woody
Date: 9/26/2023 9:03:00 AM

Not by this guy. For sure :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/26/2023 7:02:00 AM

Your poetic, loving heart and soul shines as much as your poetry dear Ink. Two perfect lines that express and say so much. And Maldives - wow- what a beautiful, heavenly place to live! Keep shining brighter than ever! Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:51:00 AM

You are such a beautiful kind soul thank you so much for all your support, yes maldives is a beautiful place, and i appreciate how sincerely you’ve encouraged me through your comment. Thank you so much again

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/26/2023 6:06:00 AM

A powerful message, Ink. It should do wonders to enlighten narrow minds.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:49:00 AM

Hah, good one Vijay, some refuse to let light in. Unfortunately. But i will always speak my truth, i fear none thank u always for being supportive

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/26/2023 2:56:00 AM

Wonderful writing... brilliant and alive with truth. Inspiring. God bless you dear friend. Love, Gina

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, Sending you blessings always too sweet Gina

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 9/26/2023 1:48:00 AM

Your short poem is anything but skin deep.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:47:00 AM

Thats a clever one. I like that; thank you so much Victor

Silent One

Date: 9/26/2023 1:37:00 AM

I grew up a child in a time where racism was very vocal and evident, I hate all forms of bigotry, but racism is one that has been around for a very very long time.. If you look at colonisation and the slave trade, where people of colour were seen as inferior, sadly it is still around these days, although they cant be as vocal, they still do it mentally and also many with unconscious bias.. So many make fun of how others speak, but do not realise how offensive that is.. so many are so ignorant.

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:46:00 AM

I guess you must have seen more of life and its cruelty and challenges, so thank you for sharing your wisdom and yes people dont like what they dont know or are not familiar with, yes probably even in comments some may find it funny to pick on me, my skin my background, but their actions don’t define me; it is a mere reflection of their ignorance: thank you for sticking around and for always speaking truth! Men like you are rare . Bless

Silent One
Date: 9/26/2023 1:40:00 AM

I'm sorry you still suffer like this, I know some do it online, ive seen it on comments, these charmless cowards hiding behind a computer screen.. On that note, have you seen the film, accused? That highlights social media and how it can troll innocent people. Great one liner, lets hope we can live in world where we are not judged as a colour.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/26/2023 1:19:00 AM

- No one can read your soul ... your ink speaks volumes ... - hugs

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:43:00 AM

Thank you beautiful Anne lise appreciate your support… always

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 9/26/2023 12:04:00 AM

Mmmmm mmm mmmmmm… damn right it dnt!!! Not limited nor summarized by it papiiii!!!! Not laminated nor binded by it!!!!! Not frozen nor defrosted by it!!!!! Mmmhmmmm !!! Absolutely not at allll!!! Dooo not mistake her ink for a sin nor a skin!!!! No no she is all n alll a perfect win!!!!

Ink Empress
Date: 9/26/2023 9:43:00 AM

Ah papi how poetic u are! I think its time for you to bleed some ink too now! Thank u for always sticking around! U rawk