Black Nation

I see black people detaching themselves
From their roots
Burrying the truth that once lived
On the miners boots


I see the black youth leaving school
Thinking , damn we’re so cool 
Yet they die too soon.


I see red tears flowing out of old black women’s eyes,
They can’t do anything
 but cry.


I see black women evolving hate in this hopeless state
Trying to concentrate on giving love
But the one they get 
In return is fake.


I see old black women
 re-teaching their children how to love  and care
but everytime they try
its like they shoot themselves 
in the heart with a bullet of fear.


I see black people detaching themselves
From the truth......
Forgetting their ancestors roots.



By.  Chris Ngomane
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed day.
A  Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 11:48 PM
chris great poem. Enjoyed reading........ SKAT **
Badmus Avatar
May 3, 2013 at 8:14 AM
This is a poem that seize my attention to up...am a black of great intent with this am fulfilled to be a black person now.good,great work....
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:13 AM
I see what you see! Come on,.....this is a great job!
Ngomane Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Thanks hey. I'm glad we see the same thing and I'm looking forward to reading one of your poems
A   Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM
Chris, it has been a pleasure finding and reading the first poem you posted on the soup. by the way you have a very interesting point across... I'm just wondering why pull themselves from the truth...:-)...LINDA
Ngomane Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:25 AM
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. They are actually deliberately detaching themselves from the from historical events that shaped them
Guzzi Avatar
January 5, 2013 at 4:03 PM
Welcome to poetry Soup, an interesting write. Light & Love
Ngomane Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Thank you Debbie for the warm hearted welcome.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Hi Chris, and welcome to the site look forward to reading some more of your work xx
Ngomane Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Hi Mandy,thanks for the welcome and I'm also looking foward to reading some of your poems
Ngomane Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:19 AM
Brown Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 10:40 AM
A very warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you today Chris. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Thank you for sharing your writing with us and have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Ngomane Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 7:19 AM
Thank you so much Carol for the warm welcome.
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