Poems about Racism

• My Friend Ray

  by Nikonic Freak 32 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 19 5:28 PM. In racism, quickie
• Native Warrior Rap (Complete Version)

  This poem is about Bigger Thomas from Richard Wright's book "Native Son."
  Originally written for an assignment in English class.

  by Sweet Water 191 lines, on Nov 15 1:54 PM. In Society, Violence, Life, Lyrics, Racism
• Nothing made of iron can save your soul.

  Nothing made of iron can save your soul.
  

  by elegant-animals 50 lines, on Nov 14 6:47 PM. In racism, segregation, satire, thoughts
• Emmett's Crying

  Flowing down the Tallahatchie
  Floats the ghost of Emmit Till

  by LesbianOfLove 51 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 10 12:11 AM. In Racism, Hate crime, Haunting, Emmett Till, African American, Jim Crowe, Lynching, KKK
• Just Like You (A poem on "Good Hair")

  Because I was born with hair
  like millions of others

  by LesbianOfLove 174 lines, on Nov 8 10:57 PM. In Good hair, African-American, Black, Afro, Frizz, Relaxer, Hair, Racism, Exploiting, African
• There you are

  In my life
  I have been thin

  by LesbianOfLove 32 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 8 3:17 AM. In Self-esteem, love, body image, Denial, Homophobia, Racism, Interalized Racism
• Swastika Souls

  by C.I.M.A Punk 41 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 1 4:06 PM. In Contemporary, Society, Hate, Racism
• The New Kid

  pain erupts from every part of me
  their anger sparks

  by lila.dusk 18 lines, on Oct 20 6:34 PM. In society, pain, personal, life, racism.
• The Orator

  Thundering from the public podium,
  Ugly voice dripping with vast odium;

  by Wandering Woodchuck 32 lines, 14 comments, on Oct 20 8:15 PM. In Thoughts, Racism, Current Events
• Freedom Defined

  Freedom
  Is my ability

  by LesbianOfLove 81 lines, on Oct 8 3:39 PM. In Freedom, Patriotic, Equality, Homophobia, Racism, Gender, America, Protest
• "Why?"

  different races
  faces
  caucasian, elation?

  by bloodroses2004 66 lines, on Sep 9 4:32 PM. In angst, racism
• Unjustified Justice

  We share life as our blood flows as one,
  Waiting for the day the hate is gone.

  by Eternal Autumn 37 lines, on Aug 21 10:43 PM. In war, war on terror, humanity, anger, racism, hatred
• Slave

  by Sweet Water 45 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 14 12:31 PM. In Society, Racism, Lyrics
• Change

  by Dreamer With Dreams 23 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 11 11:23 PM. In Racism, Personal, Pain, Thoughts, My own style, Society, Life, Humanity
• White As Dirty Snow

  by Cynthia Gaines 22 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 12 4:30 PM. In Adult, Blues Poetry, Life, Racism, Sensitive Topic, Society, Thoughts, Tribute
• Black and White

  We see the world,
  Through black and white eyes,

  by mini-hysteric 8 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 20 5:57 AM. In racism
• Apartheid

  Split we are
  The rich and

  by SwishLove 33 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 19 9:24 AM. In Poverty, Racism
• L-I-S-T-E-N

  Can you picture this?
  Peace, love, beauty, and bliss?

  by Beezy313 195 lines, 6 comments, on May 28 6:02 PM. In Racism
• Racism

  by Deceits Tears 11 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 13 4:05 PM. In Contest, Racism
• Aeriform

  elitism
  nationalistic

  by Reflectionshadow 29 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 13 5:24 AM. In racism, humanity, vanity
• Shoplifter Racism

  by Maxboy 50 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 13 5:15 AM. In Racism, Contest, Life, Society
• the pines of my history

  by LadyPhiLaSophi 32 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 1 8:39 PM. In Adult, Thoughts, Personal, Hope, Life, individualism, racism, politics
• Black and White

  The music plays
  The beat running through me

  by xxSomber Havocxx 41 lines, on Mar 30 6:00 PM. In music, black, people, white, piano, racism, pianests
• The Color of Snow

  Everywhere I go
  there's a difference, you see

  by ShakespearesTiger 13 lines, on Mar 15 5:15 PM. In Life, Society, Racism
• Blatant Hypocrisy

  by DesolatELifE 21 lines, 10 comments, on Feb 14 10:00 AM. In Personal, Racism, Satire
• When Things Go Wrong

  Yo you there Mr. black man
  what you doing in the stewing pan? ( G T W )

  by spideracer 82 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 3 11:39 PM. In Dark, Pain, Racism, Angst, Hope
• he remembers the race

  he remembers the race
  that told him where-

  by kedoconnor 49 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 29 12:41 PM. In racism
• Racism; Mickey D's Style

  Written after going to the McDonalds in Codman Square, a block from my house.

  by PhadraigMcShane 66 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 16 12:28 AM. In Racism, Food, Society, Dark, Humor, Thoughts
• Untitled

  He looked at my skin
  White as de chalk
  He looked at his

  by Tizz 15 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 9 1:55 PM. In Race, Racism, Different, Society
• Whitewashed

  by Cynthia Gaines 35 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 19 10:26 PM 2008. In Injustice, Racism, Society, Thoughts
• Constantly reminding us that our actions are the cause of all their problems.

  Tell me about the black boy who got stabbed,
  Everybody around watching,
  Like it’s a circus show playing.

  by Peccavi 143 lines, on Dec 18 5:27 AM 2008. In Pain, Society, Racism, Life and what it's becoming.
• I remember, yo!

  A man's view on racism, life on the guetto, his expectations, frustrations and questionings..

  by ernani-bito 18 lines, on Dec 2 12:37 PM 2008. In nigger, caviar, racism, violence, scared
• X Marks The Spot

  Express your views
  My little xenophobe

  by vampedvixen 9 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 25 2:23 PM 2008. In xenophobia, weird, society, hate, racism
• My Skin

  First I was a nigger.
  Then a negro.

  by Bubblekiller13 19 lines, on Oct 24 8:23 AM 2008. In race, black, people, racism, understanding, identity, Life, Hope, Society, Personal
• These Shoes Sing The Blues

  by Yvette Champ 21 lines, 16 comments, on Sep 28 8:52 PM 2008. In racism
• Terrorist

  Back in 1929 you declared that women were finally persons
  Did we call you terrorists?
  

  by hasneen99 49 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 27 10:25 PM 2008. In racism
• Parents Or Punishers?

  by hardeepb 26 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 21 1:47 AM 2008. In Lost love, Racism
• Dream!!!!!!!!!!!

  This poem is about racism,is dedicated to all the blacks out there who go through this hard times. i didnt write it for any provocations but to tell nothing but reality and truth. &nb

  by hepsilibock 54 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 9 8:27 PM 2008. In racism
• A Simple Cashier

  by hardeepb 82 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 7 11:05 PM 2008. In Family, Racism, Pain, Society
• Skin

  by hardeepb 17 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 7 9:41 PM 2008. In Racism, Society
• Deliverance

  On a mountain top I’ll stand,
  Above the festering sea of colours,

  by Tivoli 24 lines, 21 comments, on Jul 1 3:46 AM 2008. In Racism
• Racism

  Of human ignorance I am almost in despair For racism is around me everywhere

  by adell 49 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 21 1:39 PM 2008. In racism
• Hate

  What is it to you? It occurs with a blink of an eye

  by XoAshleighDawnXo 17 lines, on Apr 20 5:22 PM 2008. In Racism, Thoughts, Curiousity, Feelings, Life, Relationships
• Racism

  by samimuise 29 lines, on Apr 13 2:49 PM 2008. In Racism, Adult, Sad, Hate, Anger, Death, Murder, Dark, Thoughts, Freewrite, War
• Zoned Out

  by jaie2007 34 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 8 10:47 AM 2008. In adult, housing, racism, contemporary
• The world comes together

  The world come together, under only one sun...

  by ForgotenDreamer 28 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 12 1:51 AM 2008. In Contest, Hope, Life, Racism, Thoughts, Society
• Lat-23.5'N Long-20'W Winds-increasing

  Lat-23.5'N Long-20'W Winds-increasing
  Moving-West

  by Zyskandar A Jaimot 55 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 26 8:03 AM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Angst, Life, Nature, Society, RACISM
• Martinique

  Martinique
  If you are white living

  by Zyskandar A Jaimot 20 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 23 9:26 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Life, Nature, Other, Thoughts, RACISM
• Racism

  I don't really know where this came from

  by ordinarilychaos 40 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 21 9:30 PM 2008. In hate, racism, difference, sad, society
• Black customers

  You follow the black customers around the store where you work.
  You think they're going to steal things because you're a jerk.

  by randy johnson 5 lines, on Feb 12 7:43 PM 2008. In Racism

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