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Ban) From Root to Leaf
by Mitzi Kay Jackson → (All Poetry by Mitzi Kay Jackson)
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*I have carried the world since the dawn of time
- Bernard Dadie




*to ban a word
is to pretend a past didn't happen
learn,live and grow
to do that we must know
to do that we must listen
to do that we must remember
from root to leaf


Poem Artwork

God breathe life from my womb


    First there was darkness


And he said let there be lite


And he said


    And the word came forth


     All that we know


     All that we have comes forth through me


If I haven’t said it once I continue on…the world a nation can go can rise no higher


Than its woman….than it’s mother


……in my wobble if rain clouds don’t gather


  They will speak away with it


             And we shall starve


           Lack of ..........will consume our airs


           Our children will breed, thrive on ignorance


…….in my wobble if hill side don’t congregate


            We shall become blind and wonder


              Like walking dead in designer clothing


……in my wobble if earth doesn’t churn


            We shall miss out and forget how to grow


           And fight over words, over things that ain’t got nothing to do with


                               Survival NOW


  We shall not overcome for we are all to eager to retreat


  To run away from detached ourselves


  From true past and history


    And rise alone


  We want to shine and be seen


  And not praise our roots for our leaves


  We want to make-believe


  That we were born this way


  Not believe that this is learnt and not raised


…….and in the event of my wobbles


   If rainbows don’t form


   If thunders don’t walk with storms


Than it will be a long further still long time coming


and be sitting in the year of 2007


    banning the "N" word


 


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 Reviews of "Ban) From Root to Leaf"
Reviewed by Michael LaSalle (Reader)
Reviewed on May 29, 2007
I instantly picked up on your messege, in the first sentence, shows how well you are able to express your heart, its brilliant, you are an amazing writer an give the reader deep insights to ponder on, Bravo! mike

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
A sensitive and thought-provoking examination of a complex issue. Much gratitude for the brilliant read.
Aberjhani

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on March 17, 2007
Both mesmerizing and true to the bone. Write ON~!! With admiration, respect, and affection, Pea xOx

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on March 15, 2007
A powerful message is delvered in your poem.. ....M

Reviewed by Susan Bain
Reviewed on March 9, 2007
Love the concept of "wobbles"! Thi is a very thought-provoking poem.

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

"(Ban) From Root to Leaf"
As always Mitzi quite a delight to read and make the correlations through and with your worldly writes.
Personally this message could not have come at a more appropriate time.
Thought provoking and heartfelt indeed, appreciate you sharing your wonderful works here at the den.

Continued blessings and much enlightenment to Mitzi,
Hugs and spiritual love to you,
~Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
A powerful message, Mitzi. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
The best way to ban usage of words is to change the culture that once embraced them.

Reviewed by Brian Lichtwald
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
Jesus Christ is being recognised
Jesus Christ is being poured out
Jesus Christ is Christ in us all
Let our Christ come forth
We are strong and the battle is small
A glorious death
to die for us all

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
This was powerfully written. Thanks for sharing. :o)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
if we could only ban ignorance and bigotry ... powerful poem, Mitzi ...

Reviewed by isai mendoza (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
This is very powerful, it's eye opening as well as gripping. I don't like to read other people's poetry. Simply because I kind of feel like I'm intruding. Intruding in someone else's soul, that eventually leads to their heart. Yours is the first. To sum this review in one word, I would have to say....."Deep".

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
thanks Nordette for the link to your site on Banning the "N" word i hadn't posted anything in awhile and yes it was still in my system if you all have a chance please go to the link that is provided by Nordette always lots of information and points of views or check out her news section thanks

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
So, it was still in your system, huh? :-) Glad to see it's produced powerful work. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
i agree with Paul...your pen has power! keep it going.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
Right on the money.. The quick fix society, that messes it up..

Reviewed by Edward Lupinacci
Reviewed on March 6, 2007
Yes this is a poem for the Now and the after and always

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on March 6, 2007
A powerful piece Mitzi, one that must be
thought about! Excellent!

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 6, 2007
Mitzi,

Thanks for this work of art. Your pen is a powerful instrument my friend.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
All humans, doesn't matter what color have
red blood. All humans are the same to me..
Great write Mitzi..

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
What a write...powerful! Your write is thought provoking and stirs the heart within me!
Blessings my friend,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Outragously sweet.

Ron

Reviewed by Rose Loya
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
I agree with you, love this,

Rose

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
'We want to shine and be seen
And not praise our roots for our leaves'

EXEMPLARY write...I do see shades of Maya!

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Excellent write

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Mitzi, you are raw and wonderful. You are my hero with this poem.

Reviewed by Jean Pike
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Excellent poem.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
To Thine Ownself Be True,i.e. Excuses Are Answer To Everything Huh!-I Was Born That Way--Dismay...

Only Color I TRASK Ever Saw Was Red,i.e. Blood...

TRASK

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Mitzi...this is superb and powerful and it takes the reader by storm wondering why this has to be when we all know the answer. I was a racist, born that way and though I hate the fact, a part of me is still struggling with racism but I have come a long way thanks to education and integration and all of the people of all the countries who are striving to erase predjudice wherever it rears it's ugly head.

Fee

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Very well penned Mitzi!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
i attended a forgivness ceremony in Los Angeles in 2000 with Marianne Williamson...The room was full with cultural diversity, we had all just survived the riots and healing was ready, willing, and able....by the completion of the acknowledgement and acceptance directed to the roots painful creation onto prayers of forgivness and compassion, and concluding with the growth to move forward in a human race of peace....the love reflected was immense
...
your beautiful words today stirred that memory for me, thank you

Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Mitzi,

I concur: stunning poetry! Graceful, indeed.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
this work as in all those i have read of your is truly amazing-you are truly a gift

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Your poem is very graceful and full of beauty.


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