i can’t breath, i can’t cry, i can’t even sigh when you pushed me hard, down the ground and why? just why? because i am different? my color is different from yours? since when did colors matter? since when did you have the right to treat me like i’m not even half a human?
i can’t breath, i can’t cry, i can’t even sigh when you humiliated me in public and why? just why? because i am not like you? my beliefs are different from yours? since when did differences in beliefs matter? since when did you have the right to ridicule me?
why the need to segregate why the need to separate
different colors? different races? different beliefs? different status?
it’s choking me. i can’t breath. i can’t cry. i can’t even sigh.
i need to breath. survive. live
from an IG prompt by Rose of Areadingwriter- Song: I Can’t Breathe (H.E.R)
Michelle Ayon Navajas is an international best-selling poet. Her 5th poetry book, "I Will Love You Forever, Too" went straight to the number ONE spot in Amazon and Kobo.Com on its first day of release in less than 24 hours. She also authored the poetry books "After Rain Skies", "What If Snowflakes Don't Fall In Winter?", "Oh! Dear One", "I Would Fly To Where You Are" and "After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition". She is a published author at Spillwords NYC, a three-time "Publication of the Month" nominee. Her poem "Holding Hands" is a Publication of the year in at Spillwords NYC for 2021. Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies.
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I’m winking back the tears, living in a country where racism and structural inequality is endemic and ingrained. There is such a huge mountain to climb to make things better.
I read this and felt my throat tighten… Was this misogyny of domestic violence? Was this police brutality? Was this racism rearing its ugly head? And of course the answer is – yes. A very powerful poem of pure emotion!
Such a heart-written heart-read poem, SweetMich. This brings the tears flowing. So sad. Everyone is the same inside… we want the same things inside…so why can’t we be united over our insides? Things like, wanting love, respect, a good world for our children and grandchildren, peace, joy, kindness, compassion, acceptance, affirmation, to be heard, etc. Oh, I wish the peoples of the world could unite over these!
(((HUGS))) ❤
michnavs 
Profound words Mich.
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Oh, thank you so much Rupali..😊
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Most welcome Mich.
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Sad that racism still permeates society.
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It is indeed GH.. so sad…thank you…😊
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🤗🤗🥰
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I’m winking back the tears, living in a country where racism and structural inequality is endemic and ingrained. There is such a huge mountain to climb to make things better.
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I echo your sentiments Chris….thank you so much…
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Beautifully written message Mich.
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Thank you so much Sadje…😊
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You’re welcome! How are you doing?
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Thank you so much Sadje for asking..i am fine…how about you?
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I’m good too. After seeing your poems daily in October, I am missing you here. 💖
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Thank you so much Sadje…been really busy with a lot of mommy things and the travel bans and restrictions are making it even harder…🥰🥰
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You’re welcome! Take care
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Wow! What an imagery of emotional abuse!
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Thank you so much Zak…😊
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I read this and felt my throat tighten… Was this misogyny of domestic violence? Was this police brutality? Was this racism rearing its ugly head? And of course the answer is – yes. A very powerful poem of pure emotion!
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Thank you so much Val…it is just sad that violence like this still happens and exist despite of all the efforts in awareness …
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Such a heart-written heart-read poem, SweetMich. This brings the tears flowing. So sad. Everyone is the same inside… we want the same things inside…so why can’t we be united over our insides? Things like, wanting love, respect, a good world for our children and grandchildren, peace, joy, kindness, compassion, acceptance, affirmation, to be heard, etc. Oh, I wish the peoples of the world could unite over these!
(((HUGS))) ❤
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Ahhh very well said Carolyn…if only we can unite as one..not mindful of our differences in colors, races and beliefs …thank you so much..
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PS…please keep writing and sharing your heart. You are positively changing the world with each poem you write.
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Thank you so so much Carolyn..😊
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So well put, Mich! I echo what others have said here. We are more than what is seen on the outside.
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Oh hello Irma..so happy to see you here…thank you so much for dropping by..
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks Chuck..😊
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This poem tugs deeply. It is unimaginable why this pain and differences exist.
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Thank you so much Prgalbha…it is sad ..but i hope one day, soon…we see a change in our society
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