Jessica Hartman Poet Free verse

Shylock

"if you prick us,
Do we not bleed?
If you tickle us,
Do we not laugh?"

Your crime filled eyes
Stare upon me
As if..
As if I were the devil.

Your hateful smiles,
Evolve into meere sneers.
Your fingers point,
Your smiles spit,
Your mind mocks,
But you choose no different.

"I am a Jew"
I suffer,
I'm called 'dog'
An yet...
You run to me
For money.

"I am a Jew"
Your society 
Is my jail.
I'm imprisoned 
By your rules,
Your religion.

"I am a Jew"
You hate me
Not for my looks,
For my house,
Nor my words...
And most certainly
Not for my money.

"I am a Jew"
Mistreated....
Misunderstood....
Alone, deserted
Even by my own daughter,
With no where to go
No one to love...
And only Christians to turn to.

"I am a Jew"

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Skat A June 16, 2016 at 3:49 PM Jessica, , nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. **SKAT

Carol Sunshine Brown August 26, 2011 at 3:03 PM I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Jessica. I love poetry that is written from the heart as I believe that is where the best poetry comes from. I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with Love, Good Health and loads of Inspiration. Love, Carol Jessica Hartman August 26, 2011 at 3:32 PM Aww thank you Carol. I love reading your comments. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

Johnny Sumler August 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM Sad and touching to hear ones own child against their parent. Wishing you the best with blessings and perseverance! Jessica Hartman August 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM Thanks for the comment, its appreciated, but the poem is actually based off of a character in 'the merchant of venice' a shakespeare play, named shylock. :)

Johnny Sumler August 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM Emotional and heart-felt write indeed. We are in a world where race and class distinctions segregate us all from life, liberty, happiness, and most of all humanity! Jessica Hartman August 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM Thank you for the comment! I cimpletely agree with your opinion.