Held at arms length
separated by differences
blinded by prejudice and
hate
outstretched arms reach
for a little compassion..
empty..devoid
endlessly searching for
a warmth..segregation
rears it's ugly facade
warped and bitter
twisted power struggles
constantly undermining
general opinions..all
encompassing..
shrouded they drift through
life with their differences
pinned to their backs..
ignored..forgotten in
the everyday struggle for..
survival.
Author notes
Written January 9th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- What do you see #18 by leander.
300 points, ended January 19, 2006, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Many thanks Leander for your kindness, it is very much appreciated
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This is a strong and powerful complaint you have written here against our society of today... Unfortunately, prejudiced do take a huge part of it and I don't think this will change soon
I like how you've took this out of the picture
I like to read poems that went out of the box, and that's what you've done here 
well done!
Thank you for taking the time to enter this contest, I appreciate the effort you've put into this
Leander -
I firmly believe that this "ignorance" will die a natural death. Eventually the "common people" will have a voice and things will change for the better.Many thanks for your comments
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Thanks Jim ...I do get these moments of anger every now and again. Things that need to be said will be said. Hate is such a strong emotion, it is a shame that we cannot channel this emotion into a practical solution rather than negativity. Many thanks for your comments, as always they are appreciated
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TRULY INSIGHTFUL AND A TRULY WONDERFUL POEM
Yes, there are so many of us that are caught up in this. Maybe one day things will be different in this world of ours. -
An incredibly sincere-feeling work. Not what I expected from you, but that's a good thing. Odd, but I was listening to Billie Holidays "Strange Fruit" right before reading this. (coincedence?)
I always believe it's a good thing to shake our faults as a society (world, national or local) in our own faces. We all start out the same, two tiny cells, so how can we possibly hate each other so much?
{sigh}
It's up to poets to tell the truth...and you have here, that's for sure.
Write On!
jIM -
Lol..as always your sense of humour always tickles me
Yes you are right, it is about ignorance...(must have had a caffine shortage )
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments Very much appreciated
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AMAZING WORK!!!
Great work!!
This is a master piece.
Really awesome work! I don't know how to comment it !!
The words are just so intense and powerful!
I bet you are going to win this contest!
I really liked it!!!
Good luck although you don't need it!!! -
Ms Cutie, this is very demanding for your sweet self; - did someone use all the milk and you went straight with your coffee this morning - Ha (you know I think you are writing about ignorance here - it's a killer) - Thank you.
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Thank you for your kindness, it is appreciated
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this is an amazing poem.really enjoyable poem.i wish you all the best in the contest.
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I would love to know this poem that has been blazened in your memory I can never remember the names of poets, come to think of it I rarely remember much but put that down to age Many thanks for your kind comments Jenna, they are appreciated
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Wow. This poem is so hard hitting, especially in light of the fact that I spent much of the last hour reading and discussing a very dark, ironic poem, in my poetry class. (If you're interested, let me know, and I'll tell you the poem...it's embedded in my memory now. >< I'll even try to remember the author, lol.)
I really enjoyed the read, though. Thank you. Best of luck in the contest.
Love and light,
Jenna
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