This was prompted by the Louisiana Justice of Peace who refused to marry a couple because they are interracial. I happen to be in an interracial relationship and would have been devastated if my J.O.P. said he wouldn't have married us. I want to see poems about racism and the effect racism can have on a person's community and a person's self. Here are some suggestions on where to start.
-Tell me about the pain of discrimination you have felt or seen.
-What you would like to change to stop racism.
-If you could tell racism ( not the people, the disease as I like to call it) a few things what would they be.
There are really no rules , but I would suggest that you not write a poem encouraging racism or you will not win.
I will add more points if I make anymore before this contest finishes.
Also if you are interested I am currently running another contest open for entry Big points on this one, why I do not have much to go around here.-
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2463741
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 5
- Rewards: Gold: 450, Silver: 150, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Honestly I wanted to give everyone an honorable mention, then I found out you can only do 5. All these poems were great and I am glad that you guys entered my contest.
HMs are not in any order.
Please do not get mad if I gave the same person 2 trophies as this contest is anynmous so I have no idea who is who.
If you would like I have another contest that closes in 2 days, hopefully. It is dying for some entries and Gold takes away a 1000 points. http://allpoetry.com/contest/2463741
Contest Winners
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racism
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What am I to this society,
Just a simple waste of breath?by Almighty Aphrodite 51 lines, 31 comments, on Jul 31 5:50 PM 2003. In Personal, Society
Silver trophy winner
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Tribute to those still running an
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Sometimes subtle, often overt
Frequently seeking others to convert• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
I will never forget those words
I will never forget that dayby littlewing 43 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 25 1:16 AM. In Thoughts, Personal, Contest
Honorable mention
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If race becomes important,
Then some deny ties,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [20]
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Jesus taught the multitudes
plant seeds to grow.by Pisces rainbow 18 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 20 12:40 PM• Commented on by judge. -
I have many friends.
They are all of different cliques.by nerdforband 30 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 20 2:21 PM• Commented on by judge. -
And so they would move in
three blocks from her jobby fanniesson 49 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 20 1:57 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Skin as black as raven,
dark like the chocolateby requiempoet 39 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 20 4:46 PM• Commented on by judge. -
it should be more about
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Green is for envy
Or rejuvenation if you willby walkingstick98 38 lines, 9 comments, on Feb 28 7:35 AM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Yvette Champ 33 lines, 33 comments, on Jan 13 3:18 PM 2008. In Black History Month, Thoughts, Pride, Prejudice, noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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No kidding! Really?
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An American baseball bat
Held it tightly in his hands and gave you a nice smackby Fibe Kill-DFW Punk- 7 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 13 11:21 AM. In Society• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Somehow I got 2 of the same poem. How did that happen?
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Please see my poem "After Attending a Diversity Workshop" (http://allpoetry.com/poem/5238678) -- it's a pre-write, but otherwise does address this topic, and I'd be interested in your comments.
Lita
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Lita...
I clicked the link but the file has got lost in the woods
have you re posted? I'd like to read it 
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I allowed prewrites
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i have a prewrite.
soldiers of la vida loca
if you search through my poems -
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I allowed prewrites
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I would just like to say to all those that have entered poems here you are making the judging very hard. Great and riveting poems so far
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Thank you ever so much for awarding me the Gold Chalice in this contest. Guess my "rambling" paid off. I am honored! Congratulations to all the Winners here!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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