Snow White

A white girls perspective in honor of Black History month...

Snow White

We dance our
Black and white dance
I see your sideways glance
As we walk by
How you stare from
The corner of your eye

What is wrong?
You think we don't belong
Together
Because of the color of our skin
You think it is a sin
I don't think we have come as far
As I would've hoped

Its worse from African sisters
And old boy misters
But even those
I think wouldn't oppose
Surprise me with their judging glance
As we do our dance

Your Dark hand intertwined
The Snow white one's mine
My eyes get misty
Sometimes it feels like 1960

Reviews

[R Smith]

very well said Jennesis, how can such prejudice still exist today, human's are just too weird i guess, 1960 to 2015, have we moved on, in some places maybe but the whole world needs an overhaul, your poem and writing are superb :)

[Jennesis]

Thanks Richard! I appreciate the kind words. It's interesting how there is progression and also not so much.

[MsJewel]

It shocks me how ignorant people can be...
Your poem is well written and heartfelt.

:) Julie

[Jennesis]

Thanks Julie! Ignorance is all around unfortunately. Thanks for reading.

[MsJewel]

My pleasure

[ayejodie]

I'm always a sucker for those "forbidden love" type poems. I loved this one, especially the line "your dark hand intertwined the snow white one's mine". And the name of the poem suits it perfectly. :)

[Jennesis]

Thanks Ayejodie! Good to hear from you~

[Lydia Shutter]

In many ways we have come a long way since the 60's and Selma, Alabama. However, there are deep seated prejudices that I fear will take many more years to erase. What a wonderful poem this is. Children accept all races and colors....it's a shame adults can not follow suit. Lydi**

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Diverse cultures are what make the world an interesting place. Why people are against interracial relationships in beyond me.

[Jennesis]

Thanks Rock and Roll Cowboy for reading. Yes, it fascinates me how people can be so narrow minded. But there is also a lot of support too, so I guess there is balance~
Jennesis

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Ahhhh yes balance is key. You are most welcome.

[Gee]

Really good,still a long,long,way to go.Deep,deep seated feelings,beliefs,bigotry to educate,remove.

[Jennesis]

Thanks Gee! I appreciate it.

[Gee]

You're welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love this poem...and it does feel like 1960...and i can hear janis ian singing in the background "i can't see you anymore, baby, can't see you anymore...baby, i'm only society's child"

[Jennesis]

Thanks Jacob! That would be a great soundtrack for the background of this. Yes I love that. And it is pretty sad how much racism is still out there, it is just a lot less obvious.

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

When you showed and read this to me on that stolen Thursday morning I was blown away and considering we are a new interracial couple it was and is refreshing we can have these open dialogues about race and still love and support each other....

[Jennesis]

Thank you for your guidance Rico, it is priceless in my life. I am glad we can talk about these things as well. I will always be here to support you... And thank you for reminding me to take care of myself.

[Jennesis]

A couple huh? You're funny.

[Jerome F Knox III pseudonym Nefarious J. Dorsey]

My Jennesis and I are an odd pair... She is Caucasian and I am Jamaican with thick dreads. The stares we get when we are in public is quite fascinating....

[Saddam]

Beautiful write............
I like it.

[Jennesis]

ThanksSSADD!

[Saddam]

Welcome dear........