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White Supremacy

what if White Pride Day
was only one day each year -
364 colorful days

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I labeled Eastern. Taking a bunch of liberty with the numerals counting as a single syllable.

Style/Type: Structured: Eastern

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Geezer

Geezer

1 month ago

Ha, ha, ha...

I like the title and the idea that we should make a holiday called White Pride Day, to distinguish it from the other three hundred and sixty-four days of color. Sounds like the title of a song that would be written by Paul Simon. 

Lavender

Lavender

1 month ago

Hello, Geezer,

I feel the need to express what this poem means to me, although your interpretation is wonderful.  I'm troubled with the removal of diversity, including the street art of Florida recently.  This may change how you feel with its context, but I still appreciate your reading and responding.

Thank you!

L

Geezer

Geezer

1 month ago

Nope...

no change, as a matter of fact, my reply is in line with celebrating diversity, and I am all for keeping street-art and other means of recognition in their respective neighborhoods, as long as it is in good taste and doesn't promote violence. I am a big fan of murals and graffiti that celebrate ethnic culture. Just do it responsibly; do not deface public buildings and make it beautiful. ~ Geez.

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R

Ray Miller

1 month ago

Pride

I like the idea. Maybe the last line could read instead of 364

 

Lavender

Lavender

1 month ago

Hello, Ray,

Thank you for your suggestion and reading.  I very much want the focus on color - inclusion, diversity.  I've added a hyphen to give it a bit of breathing room for the senryu to take a turn and be recognized.

Thank you, again!

L