A rendition of truth –
Their own
Often babbled
In apish accents
For a little girl in the clan
Doomed by the heavens
Bereaved of words
For some people’s sake
A sufferer –
Of certain quirks
Accused as a devil,
For an impish black spot
On the little pink tongue
The cursed one –
Black tongued.
June 13, 2007
Author notes
This is one belief I hate. Some people are believed to be black-tongued in some parts of my country and are actually deprived of normal speech! It is believed that such people are cursed and whatever evil they speak comes true.
In a list
A contest entry
- Beliefs by tara wilson.
700 points, ended June 22, 2007, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Well done
That is a bit disturbing to read the story behind this belief. However your poem is not distrubing it is very well written. Thank you for sharing -
I did not know about this belief, and I am sorry for any child who is labelled for something beyond her control.
I can feel the emotional pain, judgment and invalidation are terrible. A good serious poem. 
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thanks for the comment. I appreciate your views.
good wishes
-Neha
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Wow, that is a creepy thought. I have not heard of this one but be a cultural thought. Your poem is well written and speaks upon the subject very well.
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thanks for the comment. I appreciate your views.
good wishes
-Neha
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Excellent
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thanks for the comment and applause.
good wishes
-Neha
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