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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

Date: 6/16/2016 3:49:00 PM

Jessica, , nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. **SKAT

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/26/2011 3:03:00 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
Date: 8/26/2011 3:32:00 PM

Aww thank you Carol. I love reading your comments. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

Johnny Sumler

Date: 8/26/2011 2:40:00 PM

Sad and touching to hear ones own child against their parent. Wishing you the best with blessings and perseverance!

Jessica Hartman
Date: 8/26/2011 2:43:00 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

Date: 8/26/2011 2:34:00 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
Date: 8/26/2011 2:44:00 PM

Thank you for the comment! I cimpletely agree with your opinion.