Come Let Us Build A New World Together

By KW

Can you see me kneeling and praying?
Thank GOD we’ve come a long way from,
the segregated swimming pools,
From mapping out plans to continue,
Freedom Rides,
In a Nation whose people are Free.
Free to perform “choice”,
Free to attend “action”,
Free to refuse “hate”,
Free to be free from…
Racial Terrorism.
Can you see me kneeling and praying?
What horrors await us I ponder,
For living up to our American Creed.
“We hold these truths as self-evident…”
Equality complicates Democracy, how exactly?
Whether it’s:
Race equality
Job equality
Housing equality
Judicial equality
Voter equality
Gender equality
Publish a definitive study on Equality,
Complicating Democracy … if you can.
“Ignorance has produced Racist Ideas,
Racist Ideas had produced Racist Policies”
An American Dilemma revisited.
with the intent to rebuild:
“Equality produced common-sense ideas,
Common-sense ideas had produced common sense policies.”
Can you see me kneeling and praying?
Asking God can He,
Let us
Build
A
New World
Together.

11 Comments

  1. Nancy S. on November 29, 2023 at 3:07 PM

    So thought-provoking and so moving.

  2. Caeden on November 30, 2023 at 5:04 PM

    Hi KW,

    Your poem made me reflect upon the ability community and bravery has to diminish inequalities of all kinds, as well as how policies and the people who have the power to make them—as you poignantly wrote, “Ignorance has produced Racist Ideas,/ Racist Ideas had produced Racist Policies”—act as a force against that resistance. I love the repetition of the lines “Can you see me kneeling and praying?” I feel similarly, and it can be hard, at least for me, to remain hopeful and motivated. But your prayer at the end does give me feelings of hope. If we’re going to build a new world, it has to be together.

  3. jamie on December 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    Hi! I think this poem is a powerful reminder of the need for continued efforts to achieve true racial justice and equality. The vivid description of the horrors of racism and the need to create a new world build together is very moving. You also displayed some powerful imagery of kneeling and praying conveys the importance of prayer in the struggle for justice. Great piece, keep up the great work!

  4. Chloe Espinal on December 4, 2023 at 12:32 AM

    I ADORE the message that this piece carries! It’s a message of love, acceptance, hope, determination, and so much more. I love how well you’ve managed to capture so many hopes and downfalls in the world, and managed to turn them on their head! This is such a powerful and amazing piece of writing, and I hope to see this new world someday soon.

  5. CC on December 7, 2023 at 5:31 PM

    This poem reflects on progress and challenges in the fight against racial injustice. The poet acknowledges past struggles, celebrates freedom gained, and questions how different forms of equality complicate democracy. With a nod to the roots of racism, the poem ends with a hopeful plea to God for guidance in creating a better world. Overall, in my opinion, it’s a concise yet powerful call to reflect, act, and aspire to a more just future.

  6. Colin on December 9, 2023 at 12:50 PM

    Honestly this is pretty true. I’ve had to deal with a lot of people who hated me just because I’m gay, and I feel like if the government was more open to common sense policies we might be able to build a better world. It might take some time, But im sure it’s possible if we all work together!

  7. Ruby on December 19, 2023 at 3:45 PM

    I love the message of love this poem sends. It is written beautifully and represents so many different things.

  8. Eddie on January 15, 2024 at 10:17 PM

    Dear KW,
    I really appreciate your poem, “Come Let Us Build A New World Together”. Thematically, it shows how equality is a necessary component of democracy, while ignorance destroys it. The repetition of the phrases “Free to…” and “equality” drive your points home very clearly. Thank you for sharing your work with the world, it means a lot.

  9. Pranjel Hajare on February 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM

    There are so many issues that people have made especially between ourselves for no reason. This poem just reminded me of all the things humanity has come past and how some of these are still issues for today. Why can’t everything just be equal is it that hard?

  10. Rhythm on February 18, 2024 at 11:41 PM

    I love the use of bolded and italicized text here. You were really able to pull me into your story. You are great at expressing your emotions through prose!

  11. Kennedy Critz on February 23, 2024 at 1:05 PM

    The Bible says ask and you shall receive. This poem was full of liberation and hit a lot of key topics that deserve to be discussed. I pray the world turns into a much better place.

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