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White Man's Good Ole' Days

White Man’s Good Ole’ Days I’m the law in these parts; This here is my town son. You better learn your place; Listen up until I’m done. You can’t eat at the tables; You can’t drink at the bar. You’re not welcome in this establishment; Shouldn’t have gotten out of your car. Whites only; Can’t you read what the sign says? No Negros, Indians, or dogs allowed; Go back to your rez! We don’t want the likes of you; Moving to our Christian town. Corrupting our women; Bringing our property value down. Look at me boy ; When I’m talking to you! I’m the man around here; What I’m saying getting through? Guarantee you won’t like it much; When I string you up from an oak tree. You can’t come here like you’re on Indian land; Don’t make me use my authority. I am the one with the gun and the badge; Don’t even need a sheet to cover my face. My skin is WHITE; I’m God’s chosen and superior race. By: Darlene Doll Smith ~ Cherokee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 7/3/2015 7:50:00 AM
There is an evil force in this world. He puts his poison in the hearts of mortals. Pity those who allow themselves to be corrupted, because their end will not be pretty.
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Date: 6/9/2015 6:39:00 PM
Truly a powerful piece of poetry. It's a disgrace, how humans treat one another. Why can't the human species learn to identify with one another. Hopefully some day, it will.
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Date: 5/13/2015 11:30:00 AM
this is a strong write, and speaks deeply of a mans perspective which is interesting.... enjoyed your write~luv, SKAT~
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