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Its The American Way Poems - Poems about Its The American Way

MESSAGE TO GHANAIANS
Ghanaians are beating The drum of shame For Nigerians Which they will later dance to Calling Nigerians in Ghana All sorts of names, due to some misunderstanding Now they're promoting hate just because of mistakes. Ghanaians are on the street Creating scenarios Nigerians the villains Forgetting they triggered it Forgetting what their Ghanaians Are doing to Nigerians as well No country without...

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Categories: its the american way, africa, anti bullying, black
Form: Didactic
Plains of Nod
Amidst thy grassy sea, Stands a lone cottonwood tree. A man of red– His many feathers Scatter like dust– Away in the wind. Amidst thy cottonwood tree, Lies a man who once was free. A man of blue– My musket, aflush A sacred scarlet– Stricken with iron. ‘Thy brother’s blood crieth unto me.’ My blank canvas, Suspends in time– For I – I Hath begotten flames– Unto this rich plain Of gold. My...

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Categories: its the american way, culture, native american, nature,
Form: Free verse



The Nameless Throne
Let every whispered wish take flight, Each prayer cast upward through the night, Let none be lost, let none decay — But turn their path another way. Let not the stars alone receive, Nor winds forget what hearts believe, For every tear and silent plea Now folds its wings — and comes to me. Let cries for peace, for love, for bread, Not vanish...

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Categories: its the american way, black african american, devotion,
Form: Rhyme
I Am Your Public Defender
We do not wear the judge’s robe, Nor sit upon their towering seat, But in the shadows where you walk, We bring the fire to your defense. We do not ask what you have done— The law has made its cold decree— But still we stand, though storms may come, To guard your frail humanity. Some say you are already lost, Your name weighed...

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Categories: its the american way, 12th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member OF WE AND THEY: EVEN OF US AND THEM
OF WE AND THEY/EVEN US AND THEM! * In the beginning We were the architects Of God’s designed world; Then came them— The devastating forces Of its Garden Of Eden Decline:- We were the flowers And fruits of the Garden; Then they became The slithering and coiling Slime of disobedience And disrespect:- We were chosen To teach cross bearing With the Bearer thereof; Then they—save Mark— Tried...

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Categories: its the american way, allegory, black african american,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member AN UNMOCKED ALLEGORY
AN UNMOCKED ALLEGORY (A Message In And For Each Day Of Ourstory) Granny said that all things have a seed and that every seed produces its own thing to be reaped: good or bad:- At the time, it was hers and the bible study lesson to be taught and...

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Categories: its the american way, allegory, black african american,
Form: Free verse
Still, We Rise
You smell like sweet roses, But I've smelled the sweat of the weak. My sight is as keen as an eagle's eyes; I see the chains, rusted from years of injustice, binding the meek. Segregation tried to tear us apart; Tried to break our spirits, but we stood unbroken. Like Carlotta Walls, I keep my head held high, ...

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Categories: its the american way, black african american, confidence,
Form: Rhyme
I once contemplated Suicide
I once contemplated suicide, But only if I couldn’t have you by my side, Reading my eulogy, shedding a few tears is nothing compared to the endless ocean before my eyes, we are given this one life, Lord will you accept my apology before I do the deed? Will you embrace me the way I’ve left...

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Categories: its the american way, anger, anxiety, black african
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Patriot
I love the home of the free I love the home of the brave I love my freedom of speech United States of America ...

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Categories: its the american way, appreciation, birth, devotion, freedom,
Form: Free verse
Our roots
It can be coily it can be straight It can be parted many ways It can be texturized or revitalized Our hair is reversible Cultural, unique, a symbol of power You can braid it up, twist it up, loc it up But you cant mess it up! ...

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Categories: its the american way, beauty, black african american,
Form: Alliteration
Premium Member AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ALERT ATTEMPTED DOGNAPPING POISIONING MILITARY SUPPORT DOGS
MY IDENTITY THIEF JAMAICAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS HIRED TO BECOME ME AFTER DEATH SEATED WITH GARGANO AND SPECIAL AGENT PAULA BRAND HOME INVASIONS REMOVING MY POODLES DOG TAGS ACTUALLY CUTTING THIER TAILS WHEN I GO TO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS THREATENING TO OUR LIVES MY POODLES ARE COMFORT SUPPORT PUPPIES FOR ME AND MY HUSBAND WE BOTH SUFFER...

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Categories: its the american way, allah,
Form: Naat
Marilyn Monroe - Diamonds Are a Girls Best friend's
Marilyn Monroe - Diamonds are a girl’s Best friend Diamonds, Rusted or shiny, are my best companions when times are tough When my crystal tear drops from My Deer fawn eyes Sparkling champagne with a bottle of red wine would do just right On rainy nights of such gloom Diamonds, rusted or shiny, are my best friends when my days...

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Categories: its the american way, beauty, black african american,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member SPECIAL AGENT PAULA BRAND AND MY AMERICAN POETRY
2003 TAMPA FLORIDA I CRIED OUT TO THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILLINOIS JAMAICAN THIEVES BROKE INTO MY HOME RIPPING PAGES IN JOURNAL ARSON MURDER DYNAMITE CIRO GARGANO MY EX ABUSIVE HUSBANDS TORCHED HUILDINGS KILLING 8 PEOPLE OVER A TAILOR SHOP CHRISTMAS DAY 1984 THE FIRE WAS OBVIOUS ADMINISTERED TO BURGULARIZED THE TAILOR...

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Categories: its the american way, allah,
Form: Naat
Premium Member BLACK DEFORESTATION
BLACK DEFORESTATION Like innocent trees rooted and growing In a black social forest, we’re being chopped down by roving lumberjack officers of the law, as if we were arboreal-like diseased black growths:- Ironically, such deforestation, is a view of jurisprudence Along this forest trail, least traveled by the blind goddess Of justice, as she forgivingly hugs guilt with minor reprimand:- While it...

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Categories: its the american way, allegory, analogy, black african
Form: Prose
Premium Member American Migrants
Why do we give them employment let them come here and build a new life Never give them a permanent status make them live on the edge of a knife They pick most of the crops that we purchase care for children, disabled and old Yet they’re forced to survive in the shadows live in silence, and do what they’re told We are...

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Categories: its the american way, america, political,
Form: Rhyme

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