Allan Koven Poet Free verse

The Bigot

THE BIGOT

Having settled into a firmament
of tarnished soil, 
your sprouted roots 
bring forth sullied growth.

What was blessed 
by the sun at birth, 
now hides
in deep shadows 
of the moon,
living half a life in darkness
creating the fear that 
comes from a wolf's howl.

C.A.K. 11-3-2012

 SYNOPSIS of 'THE BIGOT'

We are born innocent,
but soon learn to distrust.
Racial prejudice, bigotry,antisemitism  
emboldens and excites ignorance
and soon hate becomes the bigot's
religion of choice. 

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Terry O'Leary November 3, 2013 at 9:13 AM Super poem!... Terry

John Loving Iii October 30, 2013 at 10:05 AM I LOVED the"wolfs howl" reference. John Loving Iii October 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM In this world caution is often confused with bigotry. For obvious reasons.

Monterey Sirak October 30, 2013 at 6:32 AM Wonderful write! We are not born knowing how to hate, it is taught.

Vince Suzadail Jr. October 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM Bigotry is bigotry and too many attempt to justify it. It is a TAUGHT trait. Hatred is an acid. It will eventually destroy the vessel that holds it. I am certain our government fuels the fires of bigotry to keep the people from uniting and finding out just how corrupt it really is. Allan Koven October 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM True, Our government like all others has its share of prejudiced people. We the people must employ the constitution and put into effect those words which states that all men are created equal. We are the caretakers of this great nation and must be vigilant to protect the freedoms we cherish.

Andrea Dietrich September 21, 2013 at 1:01 AM profound poetry succinct and well crafted! Allan Koven September 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM Thank you Andrea.

Wayne Hill September 16, 2013 at 7:31 AM Living half a life in darkness....as on the moon....I like your philosophical look at the cause of bigotry.

Matthew Anish September 12, 2013 at 5:37 PM There are too many like this! Good work here! Peace & Blessings Mathew Anish Allan Koven September 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM Mathew, always great to hear from you. Thanks. Allan

Allan Koven September 7, 2013 at 5:30 PM We seldom talk about those issues and felt someone should at least mention what we all know about. Thanks for your comment.

Dr.Ram Mehta August 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM Nice imageries on growth