Watch the poetry readings from June 2016.
Watch the poetry readings from June 2016.
THE HEARTLESS AND THE HOMELESS by Carlyn Soulei Thomas
9 VERSUS LOVE by Karoline Lehner
Pillar of the Community by Monica Helene Thomas
If I Was President by Molimau Fatu
I wrote these letters to express my love for you
I wrote these letters for you to mend my pain
I wrote these letters because you were my only friend
Genre: Religion
Letters to God by Talaya Lightbourne
I wrote these letters to express my love for you
I wrote these letters for you to mend my pain
I wrote these letters because you were my only friend
I wrote these letters because you’re always there for me
I wrote these letters to stay connected to you my God
I wrote these letters to you God because without you I wouldn’t exist.
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So many in debt and
so many others going under
these are the times that make
us think which make us wonder
Genre: Life, Society
These Are The Times by Latonia Sears
So many in debt and
so many others going under
these are the times that make
us think which make us wonder
About the things we can’t change
everything is so different these days
really looks and sounds strange
These are the times when your every day
has become so fast paced
can’t slow down for this thing
we call the rat race
I can just imagine the stories you
have heard around town, on the news,
on the corner or even in the schools
These are the times
when we must stick together
break bread and say
a prayer with one another
Stop hurting start hugging
join hands and do something
stand beside each other
you know like brothers
Yes these are the times
that turn mice into men
and foe into friend
So what will we do
where will we go
don’t you know?
Time is ticking
while days are passing
make a decision
no more guessing
These are the times
not to run and hide
stand up be brave
show some pride
Yes these are the times
when “We The People”
have to make a change
and get on the bus
Remember these are the times
when you need to participate
because after all aren’t you
a part of this place?
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You are a novelty.
A mend in a broken bridge.
You are a tale of trial.
the freight train come unhinged.
Genre: Rhyme, Relationship
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Love profound, how amorous it sounds!
It’s a radiant sunflower that blossoms to smile.
In love, you’re a lily that sprinkles radiance and light.
Like the gambolling lamb, soars your spirit and mind.
Genre: Love, Romance
SUBLIME LOVE by Bindu Midha
Love profound, how amorous it sounds!
It’s a radiant sunflower that blossoms to smile.
In love, you’re a lily that sprinkles radiance and light.
Like the gambolling lamb, soars your spirit and mind.
Liveliness, a sparkle -hitherto not seen- come your way.
Contentment, blissful harmony and giddiness make you sway!
A spring in the step, a twinkle in the eye and a glowing face belie
Your complacent demeanour; whilst Cupid you & your beloved ties.
How perfectly, how accurately his arrows find their mark
Your heart is left wounded, but ne’er does it show a scar.
Sighs, whisper of sweet nothings and a pounding heart reverberate
For you embrace, profess undying love and plentiful vows make!
It is mirth and merriment that you flash on your brow
As you strut around nimble footed, feeling sound’ n secure!
Unsatisfied, insatiate, unrestrained, your passion does soar
Fancy takes flight; in the new found treasure you gloat.
You rise to a crescendo, exhilarated and over the moon
Flying, surging and ascending in love as if in a swoon.
A saint reveres his Almighty; so you dote on your love
Worship, take oath of fidelity, and offer solemn vows galore.
Promises of being truthful, reliable, honest and caring
Of sincerity, stability; support and strength are in the making.
Profess undying love and take an oath to be true,
While all this lasts it seems as fresh as dew- oh so new!
Oh love, O divine devotion- so fanciful yet fulfilling,
Could you, would you take flight and dissipate -all too soon?
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There you are,
a photo of you smiling.
But now, here’s a mirror of you sad.
I can tell something stole your joy
and you want to go back to that photo smiling
Instead looking in the mirror sad.
You just want to be normal again.
I sense that you are afraid.
Genre: Life, Society
FEAR by Marcell Wallace
a.k.a Poetikal Solution
There you are,
a photo of you smiling.
But now, here’s a mirror of you sad.
I can tell something stole your joy
and you want to go back to that photo smiling
Instead looking in the mirror sad.
You just want to be normal again.
I sense that you are afraid.
Too busy putting your trust in fear or your fear in trust.
The fear of the unknown that is known is still fear,
One only hopes when it’s near,
They courage it up to get a backbone,
So they won’t be consumed in their nightmare.
There’s a war going on,
Outside there’s peace and protection.
Inside, you are a living breathing storm with radar palms
pulse like earthquake
Nerve shaking anxiety
No peace in between touchdowns
I seen you spot a tornado before the funnel forms with those hurricane eyes
Hail size tears
Your destructive behavior
Is bringing your strength down,
Self-control it Or it will control you.
You just want to go back to that photo smiling
Instead a mirror sad.
I’ll be glad to have you back,
That, every in half moon, full moon, new moon laugh.
That, calm before and after the storm,
Your, cloudy sun rays that shine on my rainy days.
That makes me thankful to be alive.
I too want you to be normal again
But it’s your civil war you must end.
It have to be in your heart to no fly zone your climate change.
Cease fire your mouth from shooting down your ability to overcome.
The storms will only grow violently worse as time goes on.
He who is always watching the wind does not sow;
he who always keeps his eyes on the clouds will not reap.
Hold fast my love
You can do it
Peace
Relationships are just toys we play with when bored
Support for one another is something unexplored.
Loyalty is just a word with negative intentions of slaving
Genre: Life
Lose Generation by Roderick Dupree
Support for one another is something unexplored.
Loyalty is just a word with negative intentions of slaving
Envy is our sweetest nature of craving.
Love is our worst nightmare
Hate is our definition of care.
Sex has poised our mind
Faith is undefined.
Attention is the fire to our soul
Negativity is fuel to help reach the popularity goal.
Respect is what we neglect
Warm souls are what we reject.
Death brings love
Selling our souls are what we’re proud of.
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I might sit down and light a whole spliff, my handwriting like I’m writing old scripts with a quill or ink pen
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap Lyrics, Dark, Thoughtful
Vntitlxd by Xzaviar Allen
I might sit down and light a whole spliff, my handwriting like I’m writing old scripts with a quill or ink pen, let the marijuana sink in until I tip off the deep end, fuck it I’ve been drinking all weekend, I usually keep the same routine- it’s all sequenced, I just wanna have some sunshine bleed through all seasons, when it’s dark out I make my own-caught in the rain tryna make it home in time to write an ancient poem on my favorite phone, living life in the danger zone- all straps and no archers, the gods of rap so heartless, lord send me a pen so I can write for once, looking for dawn to fight the dusk- I’m bout to Tyson up, lighten up- it’s another day in the jungle, another day I will run through life wondering what my days will come to, but staying humble- in the back ground I laugh now, among prostitutes alcohol and crack vials.
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Watch a June 2016 Poetry Performance Reading.
THE HEARTLESS AND THE HOMELESS by Carlyn Soulei Thomas
Performed by Marsha Mason
7 questions with the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poem?
The theme of my poem is the lack of compassion people have one for another.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
When people read my poem or watch my poetry reading, I’d like for them to honestly survey themselves, and ask the question, “Am I compassionate?”. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” Kindness is contagious and humility will take you a long way in life.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I’ve been writing poems since 2001. Writing poems became another way for me to express my feelings.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poet and author is Maya Angelou. I call myself “Young Maya” at times, because her works has truly inspires and encourages me to keep reaching for the stars, which without a doubt makes her a mother to many daughters, though she birthed none. Each line of one of my personal favorites, “Letter To My Daughter”, felt as though they were written just for me. She was phenomenal and I only wish to be as inspiring as she was, even if just a little bit.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
There’s so much going wrong in the world, and so many, including children are suffering, but most of us are busy with our own lives to care. I jumped at the opportunity to submit my poem in hopes that it would make others think about it too, just as I have thought about it. And prayerfully, it would change someone’s mind for the betterment of this world and everyone living in it.
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I am also a Singer-Songwriter and Designer. I write short stories and I am currently working on a poetry book and novel.
7) What is your passion in life?
Apart from music and art, my passion is helping others, especially those less fortunate than myself.
Watch a June 2016 Poetry Performance Reading
9 VERSUS LOVE by Karoline Lehner
Poetry performed by Marsha Mason
7 questions with the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poem?
Answer: The poem is about finding the love of my life after having learned to love and be at peace with myself.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
Answer: People who have been on this journey may see the beauty, that lies in the pain. For others, who are still searching, it may be a candle in the dark.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
Answer: I have been writing poetry all my life.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
Answer: I love the works of Goethe, Hafiz, Shakespeare and Byron.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
Answer: I found it to be interesting to have my work being published to a wider audience and see it being interpreted by a stranger.
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
Answer: Yes, I write short stories, novels and theatre plays, mostly in german and some in english. I invite you to visit my blog http://www.womenagainstrules.org
7) What is your passion in life?
Answer: My passion in life is life itself.
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