About the Poem
Being a minority, this poem illustrates my life and what I went through growing up "different". Racism, in any form, is a realistic and horrible way of thinking. I felt I was literally tortured by these people that consistently ridiculed me because of my skin color. Discrimination is a true problem, yet I feel one should not hide behind the fear of racism, but instead speak out. This is what I did with this poem and I can only hope that indeed these "juvenile names" that I was called, may one day not exist at all.
Juvenile Names |
| by Shayla Campos |
| I've washed away the evil names that others gave me. From their lips trying to destroy my dignity. Burning through my innocence. Sculled through my ears - like a demonic chant Like witches... casting hexes, wanting to destroy their victim. Why did you call me those names?? Why did you degrade me until I believed I was worthless?? Infantile cries escaped your mouths as my self worth escaped my soul- You were vultures wanting to leave me with only a shell You almost succeeded- Yet I have removed your curse. |
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Glennie
I think this is a very great poem. Good Job and keep on writing.
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