About the Poem
Personalities are made up of many different characteristics and ideas. Most of the ideas are based on societal, cultural, or common beliefs. Unfortunately some of the beliefs that are taught give people the power to destroy others either physically or emotionally. I used to be one of the people who destroyed others emotionally and it took me a long time to realize it. I wrote this poem based on personal experience. I hope that it stops others from doing the same thing I did.
Late Knowledge |
| by Amanda Jenkins |
| Raised to myself be true, I began to live the dream I drew. Many thoughts I had conceived, Brought me to fight for what I believed Was right to stand, Making myself feel grand. I put myself on a pedestal And thought I did rule. Instead, others called me cruel Making me out to be a ghoul. That is when I realized The life that I had idealized Did not make me strong, But proved me to be wrong. Words said were meant to discriminate, But this knowledge came too late. For many a mind I had coyed, And many more lives I had destroyed. Discrimination is not based on race As many people believe to be the case. Do not judge one By what he has done. Instead take a stand And prove you want to share the land. Now I have learned A lesson we all have yearned: By throwing words sharp as knives, I have ruined many valuable lives. Now is the time To flip a dime. Heads ~ I will follow a new trend. Tails ~ I will make a new end. I will choose tails In order to keep my life's train on the rails. People's personalities range, While anyone can change. I have learned my lesson and done so well, So, now I will live to tell The story of how Discrimination will kill the now. |
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4 Visitor Comments
vinoth
that was cool
Autumn
This poem brought tears to my eyes! You are a great poet!
Urvashi
hi there, ur poem was lovely. i wanted a poem just like this one for my assignment and thought of copying some parts of it. but after reading the poem i felt as if i was invading one's personal space and decided not to. i really enjoyed the poem! thanking u,
sagichnich
real cool poem well writed and real better than any other at this page...
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