Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted September 14, 2024

jake cosmos aller

Retired US Diplomat (State Department) living in South Korea. Served 27 years in 10 countries. Traveled to 55 countries, all 50 states. Grew up in Berkeley, California. Married, no children. A published poet, and short story writer. Finished six nove - more...

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Americans divided by color of their politics

The colors of American politics

by jake cosmos aller

The United States of America

Seems more divided than ever before

Divided into various camps

All are color-coded now.

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Black

Black Americans living now

Mostly blue states in the urban areas

Progressive inclusive vision.

Black life matters.

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Blue

color of the Demorcatic party

Urban areas, college towns

Progressive and multi-cultural.

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Brown

Brown Hispanic Americans everywhere

especially in the Southwest and Texas.

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Green

Green Americans living mostly

In the left coast.

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Red

Red Native Americans living

On the Res or off the res.

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Red States

republicans

MAGA dreams

wearing their red color hats and gear

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Pink

Pink Americans the LBGQ Community

Living mostly in the Blue States.

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Purple

Many people living in purple suburbs

That are mixed up color-wise.

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White

While white Americans

Live in their separate world.

Often in the Red States

– in rural hinterland

Or exurban areas.

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Holding onto

Conservative, traditional values

Fearful of the changing demographic

Colors of the new America.

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Yellow

Yellow Asian Americans living

In Blue metro areas, and in Hawaii.

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Short and Colorful writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem which incorporates at least two colors. The idea is to use colors to infer meaning. Poem may be rhyming or not.

Short and Colorful
Write a poem which incorporates at least two colors. The idea is to use colors to infer meaning. Poem may be rhyming or not.

the term yellow referring to Asian Americans and the term red skin referring to Native Americans is quite offensive but was commonly used in the past no disrespect intended

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Americans divided by color of their politics

The colors of American politics

by jake cosmos aller

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