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We All Belong

I was told that I should die, because of the color of my skin. It didn’t matter what I thought or even what I believed in. I just didn’t belong, there was no longer a place for me here. I was told all whites must be killed and our end was drawing near. I asked what I had done? Why did I deserve to die? I was told it was from 400 years past and my life was just a lie. I was responsible for slavery, all racism and his plight. There was only one reason, it was just because I was white. There is bigotry and hate in every single race. I wish that I was wrong, but this is just simply not the case. Our history is history, our past is gone and done. We are all brothers and sisters and judged by only one. I wish we all could love and know what comes in the end. If there is hate in your heart, then you’re in trouble my friend. I forgive all who hate me and may have done me wrong. We are all God’s children and yes we all belong.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/3/2020 11:02:00 PM

We are all connected regardless of race. Your poem expressing forgiveness is worthy of POTD Mark. Congratulations! I have felt discriminated against because I am white living here in the islands, but it is much better now that I am older. Older people are respected here. We all need to fight this covid19 disease together as one. Blessings xxoo

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/3/2020 11:08:00 PM

The discrimination goes both ways unfortunately, I’m sorry to hear that you suffered it as well. Thank you so much

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/3/2020 1:12:00 PM

A perfectly wonderful write of forgiving that needs to be done by all so we can all belong in love. Congrats on your POTD.

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/3/2020 11:07:00 PM

Thanks Jeanne! Stay safe

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/3/2020 8:16:00 AM

A wonderfully penned powerful poem Mark! Belated congratulations on POTD!

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/5/2020 10:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/3/2020 6:20:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on poem of the day, John.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/2/2020 6:42:00 PM

The ridiculousness of some of the 'conversation' today begs belief. Congrats on POTD, Mark. :) gw

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 7:32:00 PM

It's getting crazy out there. Thanks Gershon!

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/2/2020 6:27:00 PM

We all came from the first man and the first woman. We are all human and we all have feelings. Race is a made up term but one that divides. Your great poem expresses truth, hope and the way it should be. Congratulations on a most worthy POTD. A fav.. a true gem too.

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 7:32:00 PM

So true my friend. Thank you for your support!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/2/2020 4:54:00 PM

- A wonderful poem, Mark :) - .Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 5:42:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 7/2/2020 4:39:00 PM

Congrats on POTD, Mark. Thank you for sharing your experience. We can all learn from each other if we open our eyes and ears with love. Blessings to you, Rhonda xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 4:42:00 PM

Thank you Rhonda! Amen sister!

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/2/2020 4:22:00 PM

Your confrontation must have been horrendous, Mark. I'm happy that it was chosen as POTD, and that you shared your experience here.

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 4:40:00 PM

I've been stabbed, shot at and I have had a gun held to my head twice. But that was the first time I had someone tell me I should die just because I was white and for no other reason. That rattled my foundations a bit. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you are enjoying the soup and all of the great poets here.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/2/2020 2:00:00 PM

Let there be peace...so many colors today...it's hard to tell who is who...Congratulations Mark on POTD...The human race...is the only race on earth...

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 2:14:00 PM

Amen brother! Thanks Arturo

Jan Allison

Date: 7/2/2020 11:35:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations on your POTD mark:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 11:55:00 AM

Thanks Jan! You rock!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/2/2020 10:55:00 AM

Amen and Amen! Thank you Mark for your courage to speak out and remind us that we are all God's children. That is the theme of my poem Children of the Father God. Congratulations on your POTD! Well done my friend! Blessings!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 11:54:00 AM

Thanks Sam. I look forward to reading your poem.

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/2/2020 8:16:00 AM

Powerful write, 'Whitey'...hey, all of our blood is the color red...yah!...but, your type-O-negative...it never ends my friend...it least at the Soup, we're all color blind!... Congrats!! on POTD!! Mark...wisely stated my friend...best wishes...^WW^ :o)

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 11:51:00 AM

Thanks WW!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/2/2020 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations hugs and peace neighbour, xomo <3

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 8:00:00 AM

Thanks Mo!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/2/2020 6:45:00 AM

Brilliant write Mark, back to say congratulations on POTD honours. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 7/2/2020 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Tom! I appreciate that.

Joseph May

Date: 6/30/2020 7:59:00 PM

Powerful verse Mark, so much hate out there now, and it's sad those hateful words were told to you, but you said it well, " We are all God's children and yes we all belong"..

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/30/2020 8:03:00 PM

Thank you very much!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/30/2020 12:35:00 PM

Sad times, why are they still looking to the past, it's done, whites weren't the only ones to keep slaves, it's not acceptable, but back then it was the norm, even some African tribes would kidnap rivals and hand them over to European slavers for money. We all need to look ahead and create a world for our children. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/30/2020 1:24:00 PM

Hopefully one day our past won’t bring down our present and our future

Lin Lane

Date: 6/30/2020 10:54:00 AM

Reverse racism exists, doesn't it? What a more peaceful world it would be if we all shared the same skin color...we all share the same genes of Adam and Eve. Your points are viable and well made, Mark.

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/30/2020 1:23:00 PM

Howdy Lin! What a pleasure to see you my friend. It does exist and I have experienced it first hand. Nothing like a threat on your life because of your skin. It’s getting worse these days. It’s very unfortunate.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2020 10:17:00 AM

oh how terrible someone wished you dead because of the colour of your skin, such hatred and bigotry i wish it would end and we could live in peace:-( hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/30/2020 10:52:00 AM

It’s real easy to feel hate. It’s a challenge not to push back

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/30/2020 10:50:00 AM

It’s not a good feeling