Black Man's Dilemma Poem by James B. Earley

There is a pain beyond words here 'a continued agony' as Fanon would put it. Every person who has left or been displaced knows this terrible pain but you will always have your place. The earth belongs to all.

James, You have aquired a fan, your work delights me. I have just pushed my husband in your direction too. Irene

A very thoughful and touching poem, James.

Out-stand-ing! America, for all of its troubles and flaws, is our home for those of us who live here whether white or otherwise, and you are perfectly right: no European, Latin, Asian, or African country from whence we have come would welcome us or care. This is a great tribute to our right to belong here!

James, this is an excellent poem. Besides being very well written and enjoyable to read, the message is outstanding.

Wow! No comment is necessary because your poem needs no puffery. I will try to say something nice though....Most excellent!

A great and touching poem, its inhuman if they ask you to leave, like them you are also a native now.

Such a powerful poem, enlightening indeed. May no country ever feel the need nor the right to remove any people based on the foolish idea 'they are different, therefore they must go'. Great writing.

This is one poem that I took the time to read all responses, Slavery and The Holocaust are two different things that I can't believe, we as human could group together and say that it was OK to follow through with. My hat is off to you, in making people open their eyes as to how cruel this world can really be. It is a poem that I'm saving, so I can keep reminding myself to keep trying to be a better person. May God Bless You James.

A people of such great talents and humanity, would never be told to leave, because it would impoverish this country beyond any hope of repair. There's a breathtaking depth in this sorrowful piece.