Xenophobia

racism's fraternal twin rose to his fever pitch when the pandemic hit; reached his climax. "Asian hate," violence, commonplace. victims told... "go back to China!" pathetic example of... x e n o p h o b i a (yalto) "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables Writing Challenge - X words - Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France Theme of choice: Xenophobia Date written: 04/28/2023

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/5/2023 1:05:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Edward :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/4/2023 8:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a powerful write. Have a great/blessed day...............

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/4/2023 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Constance La France

Date: 5/4/2023 6:20:00 AM

Edward, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/4/2023 10:09:00 AM

Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/3/2023 9:29:00 PM

Hi Edward, I hate what this word means. You did a fine job with the chosen word. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a great evening-Alexis

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/4/2023 2:23:00 AM

Thank you very much, Alexis:-)

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/3/2023 6:23:00 PM

A wonderfully penned poem, Edward. Congrats on your podium win

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/3/2023 6:28:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats and visit, Lasaad:-)

Valsa George

Date: 5/1/2023 9:49:00 PM

Discrimination of any sort is contemptible ! In our so called 'civilized society', it is becoming more rampant than ever. If individuals are at fault they should be punished, but the prejudice and hatred shouldn't be loaded on a whole group ! Beautifully written and I always hear voice raised for justice and human rights. All The Best dear Edward

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/3/2023 6:35:00 PM

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Valsa:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/28/2023 2:32:00 PM

So sad and so true. Hate is raising its ugly head again. Well said my friend-who better to write in this form than the one who invented it!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2023 8:19:00 PM

It's really unfortunate, isn't it? As always, thank you very much for the wonderful comment, Vijay:-)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/28/2023 12:08:00 PM

Brilliant wording and so sadly true. We are all too eager to blame solitary individuals for the presumed misdeeds of their race. Told in my favorite poetry form except for rhyme. ( you seem to have mastered the Yalto, Edward :) ) A very poignant poem.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/28/2023 11:17:00 AM

Amazing poetry, full of useful advice and profound thoughts. A warm welcome, though, can weather any storm. Let us throw open the doors of our souls. Sorry, I miss to submit my poem in your last contest, I know it's unfortunate and I hope it will never happen again, thanks for the fave.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/28/2023 8:09:00 PM

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, Lasaad. I, too, am sorry that you missed out on submitting this great poem of yours!