3 Poems about Injustice and Inequality in Poet Raymond Quattlebaum’s “The Color of Love”

Poetry wields as much power as any other forms of literature. It can touch the lives of many in an astronomical level. It can inspire, influence, strengthen one’s faith, and keep their hopes alive. Poet Raymond Quattlebaum, in his own passionate way, writes amazing poems about injustice and inequality. These can be found in his book, “The Color of Love” and here are three poems that stands out!

Are We All The Same is a vivid poem about unfair police treatment toward black people. In perfect rhymes, Raymond is able to paint a clear picture of the violence against African Americans. This touches on the issues about shootings, extrajudicial killings, and the lack of justice found in the countless deaths.

Are You My Brother. This is a poem that draws emphasis on the importance of education. It states that arrogance is no use. To get a chance on a bright future, knowledge is power. Among its striking lines is, ‘Education will help you grow, it’s imperative that you know’.

Last but not the least, Black People. The poet ends the book with this remarkable poem. It attempts to lift up the spirits of Raymond’s people. It poses a genuine reminder that they matter, and as long as they are with God, then they will never lose, for God is the majority.

These are but several of the impactful poems that you can find in “The Color of Love”.