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Bus Trip of a Black God MAG
February 25, 2009
Skinny, black man
Cruising on the Valley Metro
Rambling on about black God, black heaven, black Savior, black world
I listen to what he says for half an hour.
I’m intrigued.
I put my headphones away
And listen …
Every so often, he hums
“Hhhmmmm”
And when he does you don’t see it coming
It makes you feel good inside.
“Hhhmmmm”
When you think it’s not over, he rings the bell
Ring, ring
The bus stops
He’s gone as quickly as he came.
© Grace M., Montclair, NJ
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yoitskody said...
on Oct. 4 2013 at 2:29 pm
i liked this poem it was very interesting
SuperRunnerGirl13 said...
on Dec. 7 2012 at 1:17 pm
Interesting! :)
Missundrstoodx2 said...
on Jan. 3 2012 at 1:32 am
this is wonderful. I feel several things; a subtle introduction of race, like the color of a man dominates his world. but why is the white man never called the white man, never distinguished as seeing a white God, white heaven, white Savior, just God, Heaven, Savior? Such innocent beauty in one's interaction with a stranger; slightly dangerous, but harmless. Unlearning what we've been taught about them. The comfort of oneself is contagious, the "hmmm" being the most memorable hum the listener will hear above the music. And then the moment is over, like those coming and going on a bus...bittersweet silence. Thank you.
GoGoGryffindor BRONZE said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 2:22 pm
This is a very interesting piece. I really like the way it flows and how it all comes together.
JamesODalaigh BRONZE said...
on Nov. 20 2011 at 10:33 am
Love it! Rally great work and nice way of description.
Wordscantsay BRONZE said...
on Sep. 15 2011 at 11:43 pm
Wonderful job.... Very nice :)
SunkistKisser BRONZE said...
on Aug. 24 2011 at 7:22 pm
First of all, loved it! Second, I'm also from the valley and though it was awesome that you mentioned the bus lines here. Good job! :)
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 7:40 pm
I like it! Five stars, definately.
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 7:38 pm
Three of my poems that I sumbitted a few months ago just finally came in. I'm still waiting another.
RosePoet2012 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 14 2011 at 10:40 am
This was really really good. I love this....great job!
KerliHairedGirl SILVER said...
on Feb. 7 2011 at 9:35 pm
That was really good! :)
Candlesmile BRONZE said...
on Jan. 16 2011 at 6:02 pm
Wonderful work; the connection between religion and personal perspective is particularly intriguing.
bahannahpeel PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 16 2011 at 11:52 am
I think it depends on the editor yours gets sent to. I've had some get published in two days, and I have some that are still pending from three weeks ago.
Loved the poem!
