The Very Same Tree

Racism is what really annoys me
For we were all in the very same tree
When we came down to the ground
We just spread around
And that's how there is you and there's me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ramage Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Excellent poem. Racism is something that should be obsolete. Lovely quill. Lee
Devonshire Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM
We share this intolerance for racism, James. Indeed, we are all part of mankind's family tree. Powerful limerick and congratulations on your win. Love, Carolyn
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Wow, so many contest results again! Many congrats for all your wins : )
Dufresne Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM
heheh cute poem James and congrats on the win.
Onclaud Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM
the king rules...a rousing applause to you for the shining win! ..:) huggs!
Brown Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's contest James. Love, Carol
Peranteau Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM
I've been searching dear poet for a way to describe my feelings on this subject, and here you have scribed it so well, you've quenched my desire to do so ! Well done my friend ! Have a fantastic week sir....much love, james
Taylor Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Congrats on your win, James. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Congrats James on your stupendous seventh place win for excellent entry luv..
Mehta Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Natalie ,James
Shetley Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM
nicely put my friend...
Osita Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Truthful message passed in humorous.thanks for sharing
Onclaud Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM
exactly, king! it just a matter of colr, isn;t it?? love this token filled with himane expressions... thanks for sharing; huggs! :)
Onclaud Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:16 AM
*color*, *humane*
Wesley Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Yes it is a problem James and you say it as it is. Nicely done.
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July 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Good message in this one. Nice use of rhyme. Keep on writing my friend. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
Kendrick Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Not exactly how it happened but funny..Interesting thinking..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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