The N****r Word.

A challenge to those that still think it appropriate to use this foul word of hate and oppression.

A blast of hatred of acid tongues,

A needless phrase to scold the tall,

A forgotten hero they never mention,

Take a look at the one called Robert Smalls.

A swipe by fist of foul means,

A dangerous concoction of sparks,

A cowards language of sorts,

Take a look at the one called Rosa Parks.

A definition of weakness in ruling,

A slap in the face of the now free,

A collapsed cult now gone forever,,

Take a look at the one called Isabella Baumfree.

A word is a word to fight and hurt,

A sentence pinned together from fools,

A paragraph of silence descends upon you,

The N word no longer a relevant tool.

Reviews

[Tasha]

I agree with you completely Thomas people's minds need to be changed, they look at one thing and characterize all black people which isn't fair. Your poem was amazing, and I liked how you said "Take a look at the one called..." This is my all-time favorite poem by you. The N word is no longer a reverent tool. OUTSTANDING!!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling!

[Tasha]

You're very welcome!

[Tomislav Petricevic]

Tells the truth about racism powerfully. I'd also like to add that I don't like when black people call themselves "n****s" among each other. It's offensive no matter who uses it. A great writing.

[absule]

lol, I like the flow by I dont like your subject matter I use that word on a daily basis, in fact the call themselves that and call us crackers but they hate for us to call them the n word. its really screwed up.

[imagination101]

So well written with eye opening truth!

[Lily Mae]

This is a masterpiece of strength and truth.. I love how at the end you sealed it with "The N word no longer a reverent tool." So true.. Excellent write..x

[AK]

Wow! Beautiful piece. The first line was very captivating! Great write!

[Sleeping Maiden]

Powerful and I totally agree with you! We must make a point to others out there and make those ignorant people see what their doing!
Great write!

[Dayran]

Take a look at Machiavelli. Great writ!

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Great job, Thomas! I hate the N word, and have never used it. I remember just after my kids were born, I had a neighbor who had lived down south. She told me how black were treated down there, I just couldn't believe it.

I read the book The Help, have you read it? I saw the movie too, but the movies are never as good as the book.

I knew who Rosa Parks was, but you tricked me with Isabella Baumfree - I knew her as Sojourner Truth. Why have I never heard of Robert Smalls before? Well, I know who he is now, thanks to you, Thomas. When I was in school, black history wasn't taught. So very glad that has been rectified.

Thank you, Thomas!

[Lawrence Parlier]

I like that you felt strongly enough to take on the subject. The only thing I don't "get" is the last line. I don't think it was ever reverent.

[Kelly Scheppers]

This brings to mind what's happened with Trayvon Martin. The public outcry has fallen on deaf ears once again...hopefully, not for long!

My best to you, Thomas!