slam poetry
Slam poetry: that magical mix of rhythm and rhyme.
Spring's Beholden
From my slumber I arise Drinking dew from blades of grass Blinking drops off from my eyes Spring's come here at last
Thavien YliasterPublished about a year ago in PoetsI ASK MY SELF
Do I carry the weight of the world, On my shoulders, like a burden unfurled? Is it my responsibility to help them heal,
Hammd AhtishamPublished about a year ago in Poets10 African Female Poets You Need to Read Today
Poetry is a powerful tool for expression, and African female poets have been making their mark on the literary world for decades. From the hauntingly beautiful verses of Maya Angelou to the politically charged works of Warsan Shire, these poets have captured the essence of the African experience in their writing. Here are 10 African female poets you need to read today:
Will Shimnom SimonPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Fairytale
princess and prince glory and fame before and since fairytale games ~ promise of love truer than time feathers and doves
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago in PoetsBetrayal and Heartbreak
In the depths of despair, I lie Betrayed and broken, I can't deny My heart shattered, my soul in pain Trapped in a world of hurt and disdain
Dhinesh kumar.PPublished about a year ago in Poets"Breaking the Mold"
I am not a product of your society, I won't be confined to your propriety. I am a free spirit, a rebel with a cause, I won't be silenced, I won't be paused.
Mohammad MohibPublished about a year ago in PoetsYou Should Wear A Warning Sign
Lightning explodes, revealing its true nature The flash, the only warning that it gives Besides the occasional growl of thunder
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago in PoetsHope Remains
Never good enough Never bad enough Never amount to anything Never achieved anything Always fell in line With what was expected
Paul StewartPublished about a year ago in Poetscatastrophic chaos
i can’t deny how much i cry i wouldn’t try if i could i hate all lies of any size i empathize when i should i cross the line
zoe frenchmanPublished about a year ago in PoetsYOU ARE MAGICAL
You are magical, my dear A mystic force, so crystal clear Your very presence, a spell to behold A wonder to cherish, a sight to unfold
Will Shimnom SimonPublished about a year ago in PoetsFlower of Night
In the stillness of the night, Amidst the darkness and the moon's light, A flower blooms in solitude, Its beauty shining with fortitude.
junaid mughalPublished about a year ago in PoetsWe Rise
We rise by lifting others. We rose on the day our hearts became available. We were a gifting to others. We rise when we give others a second chance and start looking at life with a bigger and better glance.
Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago in Poets