Black Man's Dilemma by James B. Earley

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Black Man's Dilemma

Where would we go if told to leave
This land where our kidnapped forefathers grieved
For life as it once were
And not as destiny's mind percieved

We have no heritage to call our own
Where could we go if summarily thrown
From this oasis of bigotry and hate
Long....our adopted home

Would our foreign kin whose blood we share
In Africa and Europe.....welcome us there
Will they perhaps the least bit care
If ever we're told to leave
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May the God who planned Slavery's plight
Declare aloud...our vested right
To this soil...and grant us strength
........To stand.....and fight

Should ever...we're told to leave

James B. Earley

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Patrick McFarland (8/21/2008 11:32:00 PM)
I was so moved by this poem I added it to 'My Favorite Poems' list. Very impressive writing James. Very impressive indeed.

Craig Anderson (7/31/2008 6:32:00 AM)
After you read 'A Slave's Short Life' and told me to read this i found i was staggered by your pain in having to live a life in a country that deep down does not accept you as it's own. Some people often dream of riches and monetary wealth. But i just dream of a place we can all just be.
It reminded me of the masses of forms we all have to fill at one time or another asking what race we are, but never is there a space just saying 'Human'.
A poignant and brilliant piece of writing, a worthy 10. (As if it matters.) Best Regards. Craig.

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