slam poetry

Slam poetry: that magical mix of rhythm and rhyme.

Storm The Gates Of Heaven
Introduction I knew Wayne (now Jayne) County & The Electric Chairs from releases like the "Toilet Love" EP so when I heard "Storm The Gates Of Heaven", despite the comedy intro, I was surprised by what a brilliant rock song it was. Totally unexpected.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred a day ago in Poets
Sun Emerge from the Storm
When the sun is at its finest is when it breaks the orange clouds and free us from the tyranny of the storm clouds and deliver us a ray of light.
By Dean Traylor3 days ago in Poets
Song Service
We love to sing, while visiting a song service clothed in our best, we got shopping at strong service The singing, the treats of crackers, tea, and candy didn't matter if it was fighting wrong service
By Denise E Lindquist3 days ago in Poets
Abasement
Tantalising tales of galvanising affirmations Excavated through those falsifying admirations Quieting the conscience from acting out of placement
By Mo Darasi3 days ago in Poets
Insure My Blooming Self
Insure My Blooming Self A singer can insure their voice, So every note remains their choice, A dancer dances all night long, A singer needs the perfect song.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 4 days ago in Poets
The Dog That Doesn’t Bark
I am the dog that doesn’t bark. I do not howl. I do not growl. I watch and wait. Never letting you know. Always making you guess.
By Dean Traylor4 days ago in Poets
I Am Jane Doe
I'm the 10-year-old girl being told at church, That my skirt's too short and I need to change my shirt. Yet, no one's telling the pastor that he's a fucking pervert,
By CT Idlehouse5 days ago in Poets
Manly
It's good to be manly My manliness serves me The fellas respect when I eat something spicy You won't catch me crying I'm not a pussy
By Mark Wheatley5 days ago in Poets
Civilized
To think there are places with one in 3 women raped Uncivilized savages, that's how they're raised If you see one of them you should be afraid
By Mark Wheatley6 days ago in Poets
I AM JANE DOE
I AM JANE DOE Content Warning: This poem contains references to child sexual abuse, sexual assault, grooming, pregnancy resulting from abuse, reproductive coercion, suicidal thoughts and attempts, psychiatric hospitalization, family abandonment, victim-blaming, and the failure of adults and authorities to protect a child. Some descriptions may be difficult or triggering for survivors.
By Lilithea Adasia7 days ago in Poets
What Goes Around...
face down on the concrete eyes frozen in place that secret you're keepin' frozen there, on your face fire on a wire frayed rope in your hand
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden7 days ago in Poets
Dear America
Dear America, As I look back over the history... My eyes swell with tears and bitterness, Why kidnap and bring us here? America is supposed to be the land of the free...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)9 days ago in Poets