I too am american

I too am american

A Poem by Mskendra Renee
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a poem i wrote from an African Americans point of view during segregation in the 4th grade!

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I drink at a different fountain,
I eat at a different table, 
I sing in a different church,
But yet, i am the same American.

I live here 
and you live there,
isn't it the same as anywhere?

I once heard of a dream by Martin Luther King,
are you sure you haven't heard it as well?
wasn't it Rosa Parks who
wouldn't get off that bus 
that we all know made a fuss.

When the speech was heard 
we all were there to hear 
the dream of Martin Luther King.
yes, i am the darker sister and that you call black 
and you are called white.
But I am human what are you?

I Too am  America!

© 2015 Mskendra Renee


Author's Note

Mskendra Renee
be gentle it literally my first poem.

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It's great! We have our history to show how we were divided. It's important that we move forward united. while we can't force people to like us; we can feel comfortable knowing that they don't speak for the nation. And after that "rough ride" murder in Baltimore, my guess is the tv people are going to solve a lot of problems for us.

Posted 8 Years Ago


A big subject for a small poem, but then there probably isn't a poem big enough to encompass all the complexities of such a theme, and it is better said simply. And the answer -in spiritual terms- IS a simple one, in essence. We are all human beings - the differences are subject to the individual. From my own point of view prejudice comes from differences in culture rather than race, and everybody has them to some extent. But that is not relevant to this piece - which speaks of a higher truth than that, which is of course very right. The poem achieves the point of that higher truth effectively and without complication.
(even though I am no American...) This is made the more interesting when contrasted with the 4th of July topicality.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

yes that's also true, i havent traveled outside of america ...yet lol. i only speak on things i have.. read more
Devons

8 Years Ago

South west England. Race variation is rare here. In fact, true dark skin is a curiosity here more th.. read more
Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

interesting :-) thanks for sharing this with me.
Its 4th of July 2015 and we still hear about such news from one of the so called civilized world. People are not made by their color or the size of their pockets. They made up by the harmony they show to the fellow beings.
It is your first poem and writing your first piece on such issue shows that you really want to use the power of words for a better world. God bless you. Keep writing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

Thanks a lot and yes I'm tired of hearing about this. But I can only hope and do what I can to help .. read more
Beautiful and powerful words.
"yes, i am the darker sister and the you call black
and you are called white.
But I am human what are you?"
Here in the USA. All of us should stand for the right things and respect each other. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote



Posted 8 Years Ago


Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

thank you so much !:-)
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

You are welcome.
Oh GOD! I feel spirit, the Hope and bravery in your Poem! You nailed it.
GREAT WORK Dear!
Keep writing!
Such a motivational write!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

awe thanks so much! i was nervous because i don't write poems , so your opinion means a lot :-)
Destiny Dreamer

8 Years Ago

You shouldn't be nervous Cutie! Put your true thoughts and emotions into your poetry, I believe U ca.. read more
Mskendra Renee

8 Years Ago

thanks so much and i will !:-)

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