This poem was written by an african child and nominated by UN as the best poem06

India
November 4, 2007 1:59am CST
Not a Racist But good poem When i Born , I Black When i grow up , i Black When i go in sun , I Black When i scared , I Black When i sick , i Black And when i die , I still Black And you white fellow: when you born , you Pink When you grow up , you White When you go in sun, you Red When you cold , you blue When you scared , you Yellow When you sick , you Green And when you die , you Grey and you calling me colored - i liked it the kid has good imagination....tell me what do u think... Regards Harry
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
1 Dec 07
I have read this before. It is so true. Thanks for sharing. I am sorry that you lost two friends.
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• India
2 Dec 07
Yeah ,.,,.my friends its a sad story ... and now my grandmother is having a heart attack....i'm pretty depressed,,, anyway take crae Regards Harry
@AD11RGUY (1265)
• United States
4 Nov 07
That's pretty dam awesome for a child! And it's hilarious too! Very gifted child to have that much insight so young. I would love to see a Klan member's reaction to this! I hope this child wins whatever the award is just for being so clever and observant!
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• India
4 Nov 07
yes this poem was nominated as the best poem of 2006 - the child might have won something for sure. anyway. the kid got lovely imagination and clever too. the art of simplicity...thanx for posting .. Regards Harry
@MagieL (266)
• China
27 Nov 07
i aslo think the child have good imagination.and i like this pome.^^
@MagieL (266)
• China
27 Nov 07
i have seen your photos. and in your photo,i think you are a gentle and a little shy man. is it right?^^
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• India
29 Nov 07
yes it is a very nice poem ,,,,...that child got imagination ofcourse ...very well done ... sorry i couldnt reply to you soon...i was a little busy ....yes u are right i am a gentle person..loves music ..i am a classic guitarist...and love charcoal sketchin... tell me about u ....which one is u ..in the photos,,,, regards Harry