Gu Jendayi Poet Free verse

Begging To Be Someones Family

I lost my whole family
So I took in a neighbor
I have paid, sold, washed, shopped, cleaned, and done for this neighbor more than anyone in his life has
His own children won't call him, 
but I do
His ex wife is dating his old friend
I continue to encourage him
He is lost in the meta verse

One day he'll tell people about me like he tells me about others
All of the good people he Met in life are all memories now
and I reminded him one day you'll explain how you had a beautiful person who BEGGED to be your sister. 

Showed you more love than your own kids
but because she is a BLACK WOMAN 
she means nothing- you'll never call her your sister
you will never protect her like family.
You will remember her for cursing when she's mad 
No matter how much she does you will never protect her from men'
because our men are so scared and weak in character. 

I deserve better and will never beg to be anyone's family again.

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Susan Lawrence February 1, 2023 at 5:16 AM So potent and powerful . Your words cut deep Gu ! There is no place in this world for racism . Your love is as valued and true as anyone’s . You will have a family ~ one that deserves your love and heart and intellect . Belated congratulations on POTD! Thank you for visiting my poem . Blessings, Susan :)

Valsa George December 14, 2022 at 4:46 AM This story tugs at my heart strings. Love has no value in a world where people are ruled by racial prejudices ! Congratulations Gu Genday on your POTD

I Am Anaya December 12, 2022 at 5:46 PM Congratulations on POTD! "He is lost in the meta verse", but you are not, Gu Jendayi. You have this realization! You are most deserving of a family. Thank you for sharing ~I Am Anaya

Karen Jones December 12, 2022 at 11:58 AM Powerful poem of the day. Congratulations

Anonomus Scorpio December 12, 2022 at 7:57 AM Gu, thank you for sharing this powerful expression of feeling. Know that in all that read your words you find a family that knows you deserve to be heard. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor for your poem of the day! Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:05 AM Thank you very much. Means a lot.

L Milton Hankins December 12, 2022 at 7:45 AM Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Gu. Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:06 AM Thank you.

Constance La France December 12, 2022 at 7:09 AM Gu, powerful and sad, your neighbour was not worthy of your help but when YOU stand at Heavens gate it will open wide. Congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, honor, blessings Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:07 AM Thank you so much for that confirmation. Definitely storing my riches in heaven. I appreciate this.

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 12, 2022 at 7:03 AM You have penned a very sad, but powerful poem, Dear Poet. It is amazing how much you have cared for this neighbour! You are an amazing person! Congratulations on your POTD. Shows how strong you are by expressing your feelings this way - I will be thinking about your experience and your poem for a very long time. Love and warm wishes ~ Mala Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:07 AM Thank you. Very much. Xo

Suzanne Delaney December 12, 2022 at 6:14 AM Sounds like this neighbor is not capable of giving love to anyone. Sorry you have been hurt this way, Congratulatiions. for your POTD. Blessings.SuZ

Mike Gentile December 12, 2022 at 4:36 AM You have penned a powerful POTD! It is sad that still in today's world, there is this unfounded hatred! Congratulations on your honors and enjoy your day!!!

Tom Cunningham December 12, 2022 at 2:44 AM Prejudice belongs in the dark ages not in this modern age or has mankind learnt nothing from the past. Congratulations Gu on the honour of POTD. Tom Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM Thank you, Truly something that will be a past suffering. Thank you.

Charles Messina December 12, 2022 at 2:20 AM Gu, so sad there is so much of this hatred STILL in these times. No one should have to beg to be part of a family, after all, we are ALL brothers and sisters, my dear friend. Read my latest poem "Brother in the Blind" I hope it cheers you up! Congratulations on POTD. So well deserved...Blessings Charlie

Speaks Volumes December 11, 2022 at 9:17 PM ln my family, it never seemed to be mentioned, what color a person’s eyes or hair or skin was, unless it had some pertinence to the conversation. It was unimportant information, and much more important to comment on their personality, manners and friendliness. I guess that’s why I can honestly say that I didn’t notice skin, eye or hair color til I was well into my teens. It just wasn’t important. My kids were brought up this way too. l wish it was the same for everyone, as it should be.

Stephan McBride December 10, 2022 at 5:57 AM You do deserve the best this is very true, amazing the love you have shown to your neighbor, I pray you find some around you full of God's love as you inherit, God is giving out free life, joy, comfort, peace and love to all and the world rejects it, Jesus had 12 deciples that he knew was gonna abandon Him , but He knew they where at this time of this world, but when filled with spirit they did not abandon Him,love ya my friend Gu Jendayi December 12, 2022 at 8:09 AM So true. Thank you for this reminder.