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aran Junior Member
since 2003-05-18
Posts 34 |
[This poem is, by no means, based on or referring to the poet known as Star Black.] star black Star black-- star black, such cheery perfume lies scandalously thick on air. Such black-- such black, such berry black so tasty yet so rare. And yet from black-- and yet from black a minority is born. And all that black yet to go back to plantations once known. So far to go-- So far to go to leave dirty laundry behind. And you'll know no pride-filled show will guild this unrefined, dirty man. The golden guilt's upon the white-- undirtied by the black. So dirty, yet unsoiled still by pointless race attack. A few men will build again fictitious conspir'cy plans And black stars will shine while three Ks dine on star black: a hated man. A loved yet hated star. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
All I can think of to say is good write. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
curiosity makes me ask: who is the star you refer to? what's the intent here, what does this mean? (BTW, I know who Star Black is, at least in reference to some of her photography and poetry) [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-02-2003 12:40 PM).] |
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aran Junior Member
since 2003-05-18
Posts 34 |
this poem is a racial commentary. Basically, star black is the spectacle that the african american has become in american society, be it for the better or for the worse. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well, I assumed that it was a racial commentary. Are you suggesting that all African Americans are the same, that they are a homogeneous group, without individual personalities, and that one speaks for all and vice versa? Is Aran your given name, or a bastardization of Aryan? [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-02-2003 08:02 PM).] |
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yv Senior Member
since 2003-05-30
Posts 574 |
So close to my heart this poem. From a sista to anotha of the same culuh, I appreciate this poem on all levels. Thank you for putting truth in your words without bound. New Member, yv |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Interesting write, I think racism has no part in our society no matter what colour our skin may be our hearts all beat the same Julie "Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. " |
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