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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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GoldenGirl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 28 2009 at 1:26 am
jeez...some people are harsh. It's not very often that a poem really speaks to me, but this one I think had a deeper meaning to it. I think that you look beyond what's on the surface, whether you realize it or not...
KingMob said...
on Apr. 23 2009 at 6:48 pm
I really like this poem. A lot, or at least some, of these comments were upset because the man talked about a black god, saying no one knows what color God is. I interpreted your poem as about the personal nature of god; everyone has their own thoughts about god, and the man on the bus expressed his.
Th3k!DWr!tE5 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 18 2009 at 2:44 pm
I find this piece quite interestin it paints nice picture in my mind and reveals message that is great. Great Job!!! comment on mine plz
AndThisIsReal PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2009 at 9:24 pm
I'm sorry but I dont like this very much at all.
Let me start by saying I am open minded and excepting of all people, doesnt matter the gender, race, oreintation, ect.
But.....
I don't understand why you would be intrigued by the ramblings of a man going on about the race of god, the saviour, ect.
No one knows what God actaully looks like, it shouldn't be the face of God that is intriguing, but instead what he is and has done.
Thats whats important.
Eh'.
Let me start by saying I am open minded and excepting of all people, doesnt matter the gender, race, oreintation, ect.
But.....
I don't understand why you would be intrigued by the ramblings of a man going on about the race of god, the saviour, ect.
No one knows what God actaully looks like, it shouldn't be the face of God that is intriguing, but instead what he is and has done.
Thats whats important.
Eh'.
DoLL_F@C3 said...
on Apr. 7 2009 at 8:20 pm
I LOVE THIS POEM IT WAS WONDERFUL.
Eryn Flint said...
on Apr. 1 2009 at 7:09 pm
One of the things I really like about this poem is the way it ends so abruptly- like it's drawing a connection to the abrupt end of the man's one sided conversation. In my view, the things that make a poem are good imagery and a good ending, and this poem has both.
Thanks for publishing it!
Thanks for publishing it!
ryangallagher BRONZE said...
on Apr. 1 2009 at 6:26 pm
if this means what i think it means then i love it! this kind of topic is mysterious, but worth thinking about. I love the way you depicted it.
Fataldoseofirony BRONZE said...
on Mar. 31 2009 at 7:01 pm
this is a very good poem, leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat wondering what exactly is the meaning, what happens in the end. if you have the time check out my poems. i'm new to the site so i could use some constructive criticism.
CloudedCrystal SILVER said...
on Mar. 29 2009 at 1:55 am
As I am CloudedCrystal, I love things with mystery, and this was it. Deep. Weather who believes in god or not, and what race, this poem remains DEEP. I FEEL it. From one so clouded, ur good. To evoke the kind of feedback that u do, u must be good.
I completely understand where you are coming from on this one. People of today base God on what we want to be.
That is sort of how it is actually. People of today, wanting only things to be seen their way. Oh o course no one would actually admit to it but it is ntirely true.
I do ike this poem. Very outspoken. Not most would do this type of writing without a second though of judgement. I do like this, very different. Its govermental and yet has society involved. As if you were simply listening to the african-american boy, ... and agreeing with him because God is who God is. And no matter how many facts and how many thoughts and "good sounding guesses" you will never actually know-we won't ever know-until he comes for himself. Then we shall see. Then you will see. What and who God is. But should it really matter the form? He loves and created you. To me... that really is enough.
That is sort of how it is actually. People of today, wanting only things to be seen their way. Oh o course no one would actually admit to it but it is ntirely true.
I do ike this poem. Very outspoken. Not most would do this type of writing without a second though of judgement. I do like this, very different. Its govermental and yet has society involved. As if you were simply listening to the african-american boy, ... and agreeing with him because God is who God is. And no matter how many facts and how many thoughts and "good sounding guesses" you will never actually know-we won't ever know-until he comes for himself. Then we shall see. Then you will see. What and who God is. But should it really matter the form? He loves and created you. To me... that really is enough.
akissi dayato BRONZE said...
on Mar. 28 2009 at 4:23 pm
i really love the story and emotions u are trying to drop
peace1994 said...
on Mar. 28 2009 at 1:41 am
ok heres the thing its wierd and good i mean the first time i read it i thought it was a waste of my time but then the second time it hit me hard antiways its one of those love or hate poems and ili. oh hey wrld
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