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Unfulfilled Quest
by Zenith Elliott → (All Poetry by Zenith Elliott)
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Running free with gazelle grace

fearless lions stalking prey

deception and trickery

laid in wait.

 

Betrayed for baubles sold as slaves

from that day forward

our lives would change

dignity, freedom wiped away.

 

Hollowed eyes spewing bloodied tears

irrigating cotton fertilizing fields

our calloused hands

served their meals.

 

Violated bodies warmed cold beds

virgin wombs hosted alien seeds

that gave birth to

mulatto beings.

 

Mandingo warriors admired with hate

their strength exploited, the epoch begins

racial lines journey through time

striving still for what is right.

 

Our contributions remain minimized

still we struggle, we still survive

so far we have come, so far to go

equality and justice one day we'll know.

 

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 Reviews of "Unfulfilled Quest"
Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick
Reviewed on March 5, 2004
well done

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 16, 2004
A powerful, painfully emotive journey of a beautiful and proud race that could never be destroyed.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 14, 2004
This is a gripping powerful piece of the puzzle. Many years ago over twenty or more, I read a book with the tilte Mandingo. Can't remember the author, but never forgot the contents of the book. Needless to say it was both horrifying and enlightening.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
hoefully, civiliztion will evolve so that quality and justice are the norm ...

great write!

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Zenith, this is incredibly well-written speaking truths many Americans don't want to hear, why even the world doesn't want to hear. As God said, we all are of one blood; yet, many seem to think theirs is different. Go figure. Love in Christ~~ BonnieQ

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Very unique and crafted so well.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Unique Different Needed!

TRASK

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Powerful verse Zenith!!

love tinka

Reviewed on February 13, 2004
"Unfulfilled Quest", a sage voice with a wise message singing for JUSTICE.

The closing lines light minds to guide souls.

I have learned, fed my mind and am grateful.

I Salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Peter Benson
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Powerful imagery

Reviewed by Sheila Jones (Reader)
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
So powerful! This piece truly touched my heart, Zenith!

Excellently penned!

Love, Sheila




Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Profound write, Zenith!

<Our contributions remain minimized

still we struggle, we still survive

so far we have come, so far to go>

equality and justice one day we'll know.>

Hit the nail right on the head!
Safi



Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Greetings,

This is a moving poem. In all races the toil of slavery reaped it's seed. You are not alone in your quest. The quest for harmony in all races are a part of us all. Well, at least those of us who have true emotions for their fellow man and faith in believing this will truly come to pass.

Thank you for your poem,
Susan


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