Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

Rhythm and Blues

They want our rhythm but not our blues
They envy our natural melanin yet tan too
We wear our style and they call it hood
They copy it now and say it’s all good

They want to erase our heroes and heroines 
Because there’s a power in the skin we’re in
King, Tubman, Malcom X, Garvey and more are
Past heroes guiding future black American stars

They say it’s DEI and continue to denim deny
Racist goals and faulty souls as the reason why 
Black is resilient beautiful and brilliant so true
You enslaved raped murdered hate, we don’t need you

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Nette Onclaud April 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM those who don't acknowledge the truth will not be set free...a moving , fearless write, karen! and thanks much for considering my stevie poem as one on your list; much appreciated! Karen Jones April 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM Thanks for reading. As for your Stevie poem I enjoyed it and appreciated your taking time to participate!

Reya Suri April 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM YESSS!! This is so empowering to not only Africans but to society as a whole! We are all humans, and we are to be treated equal! Karen Jones April 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM Amen Reya!

Victor Buhagiar April 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM Corruption is everywhere. No one wants the truth. Karen Jones April 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM Agreed Victor! Thanks for reading!

Riquetta Brown April 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM Tell it sis! They don’t want to hear the truth, especially when they are trying to erase our history. Powerful poem! Karen Jones April 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM Thank you!

John Read April 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM I always remember a quote from Martin Luther King, he said "It wasn't the words from my enemies that upset me, but the silence from my friends ",as for me I want your rhymes and your blues. Karen Jones April 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM John your comment is appreciated! Thanks so much!

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM That first line is so very interesting . It sets the tone for all the rest. I used to teach black history for a while and the civil rights movement to my ESL students. How brave of the freedom fighters to stand up to the racists at the peril of their lives. I love the story of Harriet Tubman and so many others . I think the world is so much better now, but sadly there are still some out there who continue the hate. Andrea Dietrich April 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM Thanks, Karen Karen Jones April 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM Wow I didn’t know you were an ESL teacher! How cool and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing black history with your students and for your empathy! Your comment is empowering and not condescending so I appreciate you so much!

Gershon Wolf April 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM Powerful write, Karen! Emphatic! ... I think it would be even more powerful if it were all positivity. I.e., written without pointing any fingers at 'them.' Gershon Wolf April 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM I was just saying how powerful your poem is, and how I felt it might be made even more powerful. That's all. No hard feelings at all on my part. It's an awesome write, as is. ~ Gershon Karen Jones April 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM What is and what has happened is not all positive. Anne Frank’s diary was not all positive! Karen Jones April 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM It’s truth and I stand on it! No need to sugarcoat anything especially since they are erasing history. You are entitled to your opinion and may write as you see fit as I have. Hugs

CayCay Godwin April 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM That first line is a riveting kicker, Karen. I enjoyed how the poem poured it on, really did, feeling rolled in an admirable poetic fashion. You tell 'em, girl ... CayCay Karen Jones April 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM Hugs CayCay I appreciate your support!