I cannot believe a poem that defines an author being a racist! In, "For a Lady I Know", the author (Countee Cullen) writes a four line poem of the following;
"She even thinks that up in heaven
Her class lies late and snores
While poor black cherubs rise at seven
To do celestial chores".
This is clearly racism! Not only does the author feel superior to her "black" peers (even in heaven), but insinuating that even God created them for never ending service in heaven and Earth!?!? Ridiculous. Seriously. Everyone has value, and all were created equal. Not sure why the author is proud of this work of "art".
Sincerely,
Invested and Offended Reader
"She even thinks that up in heaven
Her class lies late and snores
While poor black cherubs rise at seven
To do celestial chores".
This is clearly racism! Not only does the author feel superior to her "black" peers (even in heaven), but insinuating that even God created them for never ending service in heaven and Earth!?!? Ridiculous. Seriously. Everyone has value, and all were created equal. Not sure why the author is proud of this work of "art".
Sincerely,
Invested and Offended Reader
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