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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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Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Nov. 11 2010 at 7:41 am
Very intersting. I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to say, and I think that adds to the piece a lot. Excellent work.
tankmurdof said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 11:53 am
This poem should make a lot people look differently to other people.
Kururu966 said...
on Oct. 1 2010 at 11:51 am
The poem is so different from others. it makes it better.
woundedcondor GOLD said...
on Sep. 28 2010 at 11:40 am
the last line was my favorite :)
Jesusandwordsfanatic PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 14 2010 at 6:08 pm
i agree in a way, but I do have to say one thing...yes...it's true that many people interpret God (capital g since there is only one true God) ,but like I said there's only one true God so there can only be one true interpretation; the interpretation of the Bible. (in case you hadn't noticed I am a very strong Baptist Christian lol) I do agree with you though that the man simply stated his opinion...i hope that's not the author's opinion though...if so, whoever you are, I will be praying for you-that someone might be of influence to you. =) Great style of writing!
Faithband3 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 24 2010 at 1:44 pm
this is incredible i love it one of my all time faves.
PrincessPineapple GOLD said...
on Apr. 27 2010 at 6:23 am
Woah. i love all the different ways this can be interpreted!
jessica.cherish.conner GOLD said...
on Apr. 5 2010 at 11:57 pm
Unforgetable and different!
raychell.faith GOLD said...
on Apr. 5 2010 at 3:02 pm
this reflects such a skill for simplicity and imagrey... i am rarely able to convey so much in such a short piece, and i'm envious. love it.! <3.
ThatBlondGuy SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 7:20 pm
Wow! This is a very cool poem. Keep writing!
ElisabethElizzLiz BRONZE said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 8:49 pm
I dont agree with either of you. this poem isn't trying to put a face to god, it just tells about an experience on a bus. i rate this 5 out of 5.
Andrnick said...
on Dec. 16 2009 at 8:09 pm
I agree with you because this poem isn't creative; it's more of thought-provoking and mysterious so I'd rate this a 1.
calephchad BRONZE said...
on Nov. 24 2009 at 7:38 pm
This poem is so creative. I love the imagery. And I love the image choice! I love how it a suburban area and the sky just looks amazing. Keep up the good work! 5 out of 5 most definitely!
potential678 said...
on Jun. 9 2009 at 2:06 am
This is one of the strongest peoms i have ever heard . It has so much compassion and thought . Bravo ! Bravo ! You deserve all the praise you get . This is beautiful and inspiring !
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