Stereotypical Man Poem by kelvin karani

Stereotypical Man



STEREOTYPICAL MAN

Man says,

That just because I'm from the ridges

I'm a thief

And my sister?

Materialistic henpecker

Loving what they have, not they.



Man says,

That just because I'm from the lakeside

I've not undergone the cut

But must I?

And my sister?

Sexy yes, but pretty dirty!



Man says,

That just because I'm from the rift

I'm always fighting; creating rifts

And my sister?

She's a pig

And likes lots children



Man says,

That just because I'm from the coast

I commune with spirits and stuff

And my sister?

Not different from I and lazy

And with a knack for what is tasty.



Man says,

That just because I'm from Kambaland

My family are witches, and so am I

And my sister?

Nice in bed but with lots of charm



Man says,

That just because I'm from the North

I'm a bandit and a cattle rustler

And my sister?

Dirty and a bag of bones!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sue Ann Simar 17 January 2009

I like the forthrightness of this piece. I think it could be clarified some. There's an underlying harm in what the man says, a harm found in most stereotypes, but I like that the poem moves through language in a conversational way and doesn't hit you over the head with a lesson. I think you could maybe use some details to make your message stronger-I'm not sure in what way. I feel you have the framework of an even better poem here.

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Nia Riz 05 January 2009

i dont actually understand this poem...but the way you have written this looks good

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