The Bard
The Bard has been created for those of you who would like to share your poetry with others. Please email your work to me at alabamawelsh.com You do not have to be a member of the Alabama Welsh Assoc to have it displayed here.
PAUL A man, Black magnificent the descendent of the Ibo Whose ancestry, made redundant by slave sodden greed Stood alone in his dignity Wordless against prejudice and dogma His parents transported to a foreign place Bred him to respect his proud heritage in a world possessed by hatred of his colour Singing! Lyrically savage, stabbing heart and spirit Spanning cultures and prejudice His talent! His torment! Universal chords touching conscience with anger and guilt Such a Man, Alone, and Black Could provoke feelings of hate and cowardice With convoluted simplicity and controversy Exposing our tyranny and corruption Hidden in the soft whispers of our poverty ridden thoughts BEE RICHARDS