Black Crime (Free Verse Poem) - By Kadeem Golebourne

Written By: Kadeem Golebourne

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Introducing Kadeem Golebourne's powerful submission, "Black Crime (Free Verse Poem)," as part of the Poetry category in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative piece addresses themes of community, identity, and social justice, seeking to shed light on the pressing issues faced by the Black community.

About the Work

Kadeem Golebourne's poem "Black Crime" delves deep into the heart of the Black experience, exploring themes of unity and division within the community. The poem's free verse style allows for a raw and unfiltered expression of emotions, highlighting issues such as violence and the longing for peace. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt appeals, the work calls for introspection and transformation.

Black Crime (Free Verse Poem)

Original Submission by Kadeem Golebourne

Black Crime (Free Verse Poem)

By Kadeem Golebourne

Black man,

You are part of clan.

You grew a heavy heart

Because your father did not play his part.

My brother,

You came from a black mother

So why are you killing your black brother?

Now you a walking a thin black line

All because you used a black tech nine.

Every day

We see bodies on the ground

Every day

We are a crowd under a cloud.

And the cloud keeps raining pain.

We had unity once

Now silence turns it into a blackout.

Everyone is scared to speak.

Everyone scared to speak with their own mouth.

Listen, my people

Black is not in vain

I don’t want to bleach myself

I want to leave the crack behind.

Leaving crack means putting down the Glock

Black people need to uplift black people.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a platform celebrating diverse voices and creative expressions from around the world. Participants submit their works across various categories, showcasing their unique perspectives and literary talents.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kadeem Golebourne for sharing "Black Crime" with us. Your participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the conversation around important social themes. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing more of your inspiring work.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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