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Common Threads

whether bound and dragged behind a pick-up ‘til limbs slowly dismember or shackled hand and foot then tossed unsecured into the back of a rolling makeshift coffin whether judge, jury or executioner all don the same hat and fancy themselves a God and your only crime was to exist in pigmentation unlike their own let us not forget our tears our laughter, our blood our date with mortality these common threads that bind us

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/9/2024 5:13:00 AM

Beautifully executed, Ricky. The words whether judge, jury or executioner says it all for me. Humans sadly are like that..

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/22/2024 4:44:00 PM

Zyroot I recently self-published my first book of poetry over at Amazon.com. All the best............peace!

Ricky Muse
Date: 5/9/2024 9:01:00 PM

This poem was written during a moment of frustration with the world at large. Thanks for the input............peace!

Andrew John

Date: 5/9/2024 3:47:00 AM

A lot of thought here. I have since reading this red several of your other poems. I do admire you as a poet.

Ricky Muse
Date: 5/9/2024 9:00:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend. Be safe, be blessed..............peace!

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/6/2019 9:12:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this piece. It is horrible to be mistreated based on pigmentation. I myself love all of God's creations. How can any of His creations be unacceptable, the God I serve does not make mistakes.

Ricky Muse
Date: 1/19/2019 2:25:00 PM

I'm with ya' Val. To sit in judgement is the beginning of all forms of oppression.

John Sensele

Date: 6/25/2018 3:19:00 AM

Thanks, Richard, for pulling together our common human threads in this poetic nugget. No matter who we are, our blood remains red. John, Zambia

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/25/2018 6:52:00 AM

Thanks John. Never imagined writing a poem like this. I hope I can write more.

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/11/2018 11:20:00 AM

There is so much more commonality than difference between us all, the issue is the indifference in some hearts. Well done Richard...

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/12/2018 9:53:00 PM

Well said Charlie. So, so true. Thanks for the input and wisdom.............peace!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/5/2018 4:05:00 AM

Powerful piece! Yes...people often play the role of God...but He loves all his children regardless of color or race. Something we chose to turn a blind eye to. Great write, and thanks for your visit to my poem.

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/6/2018 4:21:00 AM

Eileen this poem was a challenge as I don't write about things outside of my personal life very often. Thanks for stopping by..............peace!

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/2/2018 1:58:00 PM

Magnificent poem! Truth be told, though few realize it, we are one life within the creator--separated only by consciousness. As the veils fall we are reunited, introduced to our immortality and omnipotence. The best of poetry reflects this evasive truth. It is here in your fine poem.

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/2/2018 2:23:00 PM

Thanks Joe. Every now and then art does imitate life. Thanks again.........peace!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/1/2018 3:25:00 PM

these common threads that bind us, have no color and no pigment, just cotton ligaments and ties. I enjoyed your poem, Nice read Richard

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/2/2018 9:51:00 AM

Thanks for the kind words lady.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2018 1:49:00 AM

wow, that is awesome. One of the best I read tonight.

Ricky Muse
Date: 5/30/2018 7:49:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. I hope I can write more socially conscience poems. Thanks again............peace!

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 5/17/2018 11:08:00 PM

I enjoyed reading and hearing your poem, Richard. In today's political climate and with the upsetting and all too frequent hate crimes and racially discriminatory violence that are occurring, we definitely need to hear and to heed your plea that we remember the threads that bind us.

Ricky Muse
Date: 5/24/2018 11:25:00 PM

Thanks Leo. A challenge by my only sibling to write outside of myself led to this poem. Thanks again.........peace!

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/17/2018 8:01:00 PM

Wow! Such spectacular social commentary, Richard. Your poetic pen spills powerful, poignant and insightful ink. I remember the heinous hate crime committed against James Byrd, that you so eloquently allude to in your first line. Your poetic lines of racial injustice bring us to a racially unifying conclusion of 'common threads' - which you express so beautifully. A magnificent write! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/25/2018 9:31:00 PM

Agreed!

Ricky Muse
Date: 5/24/2018 11:29:00 PM

Susan I would place the James Byrd Jr. incident right alongside Emmitt Till's. A galvanizing moment that should never be forgotten. Thanks for the kind words and support.