Category: poetry

The Destitute Democracy, Poetry by Steve Miller

Democracy is in peril my friends
forces greater than you or I
Conspire in the night
They seek to steal it as we slumber

Genre: Life, Society, Political

The Destitute Democracy by Steve Miller

Democracy is in peril my friends
forces greater than you or I
Conspire in the night
They seek to steal it as we slumber

Democracy is in peril my friends
We sleep walk into our fate
A fate of destitution and destruction
Where man and beast are one the same

Democracy is in peril my friends
Power rests in the hands of the minority
While the majority fends in the urban wilds
As the few live in luxury and opulence

Democracy is in peril my friends
Corruption has seeped into our society
The maxim of the age is greed is good
And might is right; we need a Robin Hood

Democracy is in peril my friends
the powerful stand as tyrants
Modern day kings of capitalism
You and I their faithful subjects

Democracy is in danger,
It is on its last legs.

Democracy lies on its deathbed
About to take its final breath
It’s time you found your voice
Before there is nothing left

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Gabby’s Story, Poetry by Ms. Rockett

From the hood of the ghettos I still rose
It wasn’t because the clothes on my back or what covered my toes
It wasn’t because my Daddy had stacks or cuz he had hoes
My momma had woes
As she rose to wake up to make up
What my Daddy left behind

Genre: Lifestyle

Gabby’s Story by Ms. Rockett

From the hood of the ghettos I still rose
It wasn’t because the clothes on my back or what covered my toes
It wasn’t because my Daddy had stacks or cuz he had hoes
My momma had woes
As she rose to wake up to make up
What my Daddy left behind
In the same town, in the same time
There were nights without lights
Roaches and mice
Screaming and fights
Grilled cheese sandwiches and box Macaroni and Cheese, canned corn and brown, I mean “green” beans
That was my life
Time behind bars before I could even dream about stars
Long dark walks and old azz men stopping in their cars
As I ran away to my Grandma house only to find out that life was still the same
No shame
It took hella years to know that I was more than my name
More than the blame
More to what came
And went
Money spent late bills sent
After the stint
In the US Navy
Shit still didn’t make sense
I’ve walked down the aisle to receive my honors
Praying and hoping the bill collectors just wouldn’t bother
I’m struggling to survive
Hoping good 90 day evaluations can keep me alive
Thinking my degrees would stop the fees, reduce my needs
Nope
Life don’t work like that
It wasn’t until I decided that it was my shadow of doubt and fear
That always seemed to loom near
Something I can’t name yet something that I framed
Operating in that frame of mind
Lost a lot of time. Cost a lot of dimes
So now I mind my mind
I practice great thinking
I sit without blinking
I make vision boards and do prayers and affirmations
I’ve turned my life into a declaration
I’ve freed myself of all frustration
The best way to describe this feeling is elation
I’ve elevated operating on a higher frequency
The bottom thinking people can’t see me
From the hood of the ghettos I’ve become a rose
One that grows inside and outside the ground and no one knows
How
Why
When
And Then
It just happened
I started blooming…

 

 

 

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Read NEW Poetry from new poets from around the world

Read NEW Poetry from new poets from around the world

MESS, by Damilola K. Fashola

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/22/mess-poetry-by-damilola-k-fashola/

TANGENT, by Rebekah Mambiar

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/22/tangent-poetry-by-rebekah-mambiar/

VAIN I AM, A.D. Largie

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/22/vain-i-am-poetry-by-a-d-largie/

THOUGHT NAZIS, by Benzuko

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/22/thought-nazis-poetry-by-benzuko/

BE THE LIGHT, by Yusef Vance

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/22/be-the-light-poetry-by-yusef-vance/

MY COMPASS, by Esmeralda

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/23/my-compass-poetry-by-esmeralda-hernandez/

JAHH THE POET, by Hooper Simba

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/23/jahh-the-poet-poetry-by-hooper-simba/

 

 

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Jahh the Poet, Poetry by Hooper Simba

“Like the infamous Cartel I move dope with my quotes
Killing your paper thin intentions with the visions I’m typin in my notes
My writtens killin your intentions ,on key without the low
you’re no longer mentioned like Casper you remain ghost
I accomplish what you can’t by doing the least while yall doing the most

Genre: Intellectual

Jahh the Poet, by Hooper Simba

“Like the infamous Cartel I move dope with my quotes
Killing your paper thin intentions with the visions I’m typin in my notes
My writtens killin your intentions ,on key without the low
you’re no longer mentioned like Casper you remain ghost
I accomplish what you can’t by doing the least while yall doing the most
Y’all are nothing but leeches and I refuse to be ya host
This is only the beginning , but let me go ahead and make a toast.
Once you Encounter me ain’t no going back like the remote was broken
It’ll always pass through your mind bout the deep things that I’ve spoken
Can’t say my thoughts ain’t deep cuz my words they have been quotin
The juice from my glo’ is exactly where your mind has been soakin
The pressure been building like I was a bear that you been pokin
The words I speak make shawty weak cuz my charm is just that potent .
The vibe I make her feel make her mind levitate and have her body floating.
Yall tried to lock me in house but I’ve already surpassed my predicted ceiling .
I could look you in your eyes , taste your vibe and tell you exactly how you feeling
Tell you how your old skin you should be peeling cuz the layer you grow after that will increase the healing .
I can give you the world , show you what you deserve if your more then willing
Then before you know it , you’ll call me a bandit cuz your heart I’m stealing
I just want a partner in crime and together everything we killing
You could lose your mind, tryna follow my thoughts projection
I wanna fill the world with my thoughts like it was a infection
Put your feet in my shoes , and see the world through my perception
These days I got my eyes closed and I’m swangin tryna make a connection
Tryna achieve my dreams, complete the vision , to improve my reflection
I don’t fear nothing , God & my NaNa are my protection
Everything happens for a reason and that reason i will never question
Even if it looks bad now later on it will be a blessing
Yall thought yall knew it all, I hoped you learned ya lesson
Yall still sleep on that kid , I hope you did a lot of resting
Prepare for a rude awakening , ima fire shots without the smith & Wesson .
My goal in life is to always live lavishly
& return to my home planet cuz I’m from another Galaxy
I been dropping negativity just as much as I been dropping calories
I hold the door open to those who wanna leave cuz all I ever had was me
I’ve always been that shoulder ,everyone can always cry on me
I can never accept failure cuz everyone relies on me
I’m to real to be true so all these people do is lie on me .
How many times I gotta say , I just want a girl to coincide with me ?
A passenger that’s down and always gonna ride with me
A hiker that’s gone climb with me
A pilot that’s gone fly with me
Someone that has the same wave and can vibe with me
Some one who never has anything to hide from me
Some one who has the same drive as me
Some one who could be Bonnie and Clyde with me
the way she looks at me and the vibe tell me she loves me ,silently.
& the fact I wrote that about my dream girl I still haven’t met is a sign to me.” -Jahh

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My Compass, Poetry by Esmeralda Hernandez

I was living my life one bad step at a time, letting this world be my guide.

I was lost in a dark path until I saw the light of your grace. Shining through the sadness and madness. I was trying to avoid your calling, I felt dirty in your presence.

Oh Lord I would be lost without you, you are the compass of my life and my eternal salvation. You are the light that shines in my darkness and calms my sadness.

Genre: Inspirational, Religion

My Compass by Esmeralda Hernandez

I was living my life one bad step at a time, letting this world be my guide.

I was lost in a dark path until I saw the light of your grace. Shining through the sadness and madness. I was trying to avoid your calling, I felt dirty in your presence.

Oh Lord I would be lost without you, you are the compass of my life and my eternal salvation. You are the light that shines in my darkness and calms my sadness.

Now I seen the path you have prepared for me,
The path of fulfillment in your grace, I can’t even explain the joy my heart feels.

Knowing that all along I was not alone, you were there catching me on my every stumble.

Oh Lord I would be lost without you, you are the compass of my life and my eternal salvation. You are the light that shines in my darkness and calms my sadness.

Now I’m living in the light, serving you and letting you be my guide. I stand strong to let this world know, I’m here to shine in your grace.

Let me be the example to many other lost souls. Oh Lord I would be lost without you.

Even when this world make them feel all alone and not worthy in your presence. You are here to shine on them. To be their guide.

Oh Lord I would be lost without you, you are the compass of my life and my eternal salvation.
You are the compass of my life and my eternal salvation.
My compass, my light, my life and my eternal salvation is you Lord.

@EsmeraldaHernandez2016

 

 

 

 

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Be the Light, Poetry by Yusef Vance

Be the light in a world that is full of darkness
Be the light of God shining deep inside of your heart
Be the light of tenderness and inspiration
Be the steady courage and motivation
Be the cornerstone

Genre: Inspiration, People

Be the Light by Yusef Vance
Be the light in a world that is full of darkness
Be the light of God shining deep inside of your heart
Be the light of tenderness and inspiration
Be the steady courage and motivation
Be the cornerstone
Be an example of why we are all heirs to the throne
Be the example that with God in your life you are never alone
Use the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide you
Be the fire that burns infinitely
Be the Zoe in this dying world
You were all destined for greatness way before any doctor delivered you into this world
Be the light to let everyone know that their dreams are not diminished
Be the light because we were all created “perfect in His image”
Be the living proof that God’s work is far from being finished!
“Be the Light”

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Thought Nazi’s, Poetry by Benzuko

It pays well to be scared, it’s easy to make enemies when your thoughts are shared. Just one wrong word and everyone will see, the true price you pay for wanting to be free. Most of the haters are only in it for their careers, pretending to be hurt and lying about their fears.

Genres: Dark, Social Philosophy, controversy, Rhyme

Thought Nazi’s

It pays well to be scared, it’s easy to make enemies when your thoughts are shared. Just one wrong word and everyone will see, the true price you pay for wanting to be free. Most of the haters are only in it for their careers, pretending to be hurt and lying about their fears. When you stand against the mob you’re a hero without a cape, meanwhile the feminists conspire and accuse all men of rape. You are a harasser now locked up with no key, the feminists are in control and always will be. Our message must be clear to the heads of Twitter, the thought Nazi’s will not stop until all opinions are one sided and bitter.

By Benzuko

Twitter @Benzuko

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VAIN I AM, Poetry by A.D. Largie

Fooling myself, I deny my own instincts in matters of love and lust, who knows the difference even.

My vanity won’t allow me to love absent of lust, for it is lust that I love most.

Genre: People, Society

VAIN I AM by

A.D. Largie

Vain, I am shallow and selfish, against my own will.

Fooling myself, I deny my own instincts in matters of love and lust, who knows the difference even.

My vanity won’t allow me to love absent of lust, for it is lust that I love most.

Swimming in ecstasy my lover and I, we drain ourselves, panting and loathing beneath my private abode. Then…as time drags on I become weary as my lust fade…so does my love and my vanity won’t allow me to remain.

So, anew I seek. Spreading my net wide to capture another lover.

How can I be satisfied?

As distance grows between my former I think of she from time to time but my memories are filled with lust.

Sparked!

My vanity once again awakens my lustful intent…If only I can capture that moment again. I wonder.

But I dare not attempt. I have already scorned and torn her. Now she lays new ground finally thankful to receive some peace in my welcomed absence…

 

 

 

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MESS, Poetry by Damilola K Fashola

I just want to run naked through your mind. Swim through your hair before sliding down your temple and finding a bench within your earlobe. Give me the nod and backwards I will fall into you. I will fall into you. Gooey Ozzy Messy you. Dirt first. Grit first. Torment first. In your vile mediterranean I will lay and get to know you.

Genre: Love, Relationship, Romance

MESS by Damilola K Fashola

I just want to run naked through your mind. Swim through your hair before sliding down your temple and finding a bench within your earlobe. Give me the nod and backwards I will fall into you. I will fall into you. Gooey Ozzy Messy you. Dirt first. Grit first. Torment first. In your vile mediterranean I will lay and get to know you. What they all ran away from I will make love to and we will fight our demons together… Lie to me. Lie with me. Lie in my arms. Let us become liars who lie together. Your a mess and I love it. I’m a mess to. Can we be friends? Can we be more than friends? Nah I’ll probably mess it up and we’d become a big mess like one of the pieces of my life lying on the floor you just walked over. I’m tryna tell you something. I’m tryna tell you something deeper than me. And already you’ve hurt my feelings and I’m here taking it more personal than I should. I’m becoming emotional. I’m being emotional. Sorry I get that way at times. Thats just the peak of my flaws and no its not because I have a vagina but I’m human just like you and though you’re taught not to be expressive about it… I no you feel. I know it hurts sometimes and you have no one to call on and sometimes you try to call out but your voice is lost under sniggers and suppressed thoughts of not being allowed to. Your allowed to. Around me you’re allowed to be you. Flaws and all. I promise not to use them against you. Though I’m blunter than your average. So I might… without knowing so and for that, I ask you to forgive me now. If we’re ever gonna work that is. Do you want us to work. Maybe we shouldn’t.. Your a mess, I’m a mess. two messes…

Can we make love happen?

Read the best of NEW Poetry Writings from around the world

Read the best of Poetry Today. Make sure to submit your free poetry to the site to get it showcased on our network:

A BRIEF ENCOUNTER, by H. Alahamad

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/12/a-brief-encounter-poetry-by-h-alahmad/

FROM THE WATER, by Allison J. Call

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/12/from-the-water-poetry-by-allison-j-call/

MENDING MOTHER, by Leslie Caplan

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/15/mending-mother-poetry-by-leslie-caplan/

HUSTLIN FO LOVE, by Jai Fromdaway

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/15/hustlin-fo-love-by-jai-fromdaway/

NO QUESTION, by Saintswest

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/17/no-question-poetry-by-saintswest/

SHE’S A MAN, by Bryan Chan

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/17/shes-a-man-poetry-by-bryan-chan/

OCEAN’S BOTTOM, by Antonia Giordano

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/19/oceans-bottom-poetry-by-antonia-giordano/

MICHAEL MYERS AND THE CORPS OF FIVE DISNEY PRINCESS, by Drew Price

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/19/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bmichael-myers-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Band-the-corps-of-five-disney-princess-poetry-by-drew-price/

PLANTING SEEDS, by Abu B. Rafique

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/19/planting-seeds-poetry-by-abu-b-rafique/

POETRY, by Fernanda Wilt

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/19/poetry-by-fernanda-wilt/

POETRY, by Anne Willow

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/19/poetry-by-anne-willow/

LIPS OF HONEY, by Efrain Nieves Jr. 

https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/20/lips-of-honey-poetry-by-efrain-nieves-jr/