Summary:
If you enjoy storytelling, rhymes and prose poems, then this Writers of Words poetry book is for you. In this selection, you will find poems about affliction, relationships, spirituality and motivation. All the poems seek to make you think and to be the judge and the jury. The storytelling technique seeks to create visual imagery with words that the reader may find fun and intriguing. Each poem is also designed to make a plain and transparent point.
The poems are grouped by a selected topic, and the non-repetitive nature of the content seeks to inspired some, provide an avenue of escape for others and to resonate in the spirit of many.
The author has indicated that this book contains questionable content for children under 13.
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The Power He Had Gained
It all started with a few name-calling
Then the arguments had gotten worst
When she became intimidated
The lust had now become a curse
The more timid she became
The more power he had gained
What was once name calling, then arguments
Had now become physical over and over again
So hard he hit her
So hard he had stomped and kicked her
Even reached back and punched her too
She thinks she’d finally had escaped him
Until she now had come to
No reason he needed now, it was all repetition
The more timid she became
The more power he had gained
Filled with rage again, he begins his angry shouts
But indeed sees a change
He can tell there’s no more pain she feels
Nor did she hope her reality wasn’t real
All her tears she had kept
No more fear of him she had was left
And no more did she feared death
And he knew the power he had gained—
Had left
Who Are The Poets?
Poets
The Poet—
Transcending the soul’s essence into the word
One word yet another word
One by one formulating a great bond
To be forever linked as one whole
Each word belonging, not to sit still
Swaying as if surrounded by
The soft sounds of a saxophone
And so, became the poem
The poem is more than a connection of words
More than metaphors, rhymes, a deciphered text
A poem can motivate, sing and dance
Awaken forgotten thoughts
Teach, guide, and be a friend
It calms your fears, letting you know you’re not alone
A poem… understands
You asked who are the poets?
Why… The Poet
Let it be said,
The poets are a brotherhood, sisterhood
A vessel that houses a necessary burden
It houses the word that becomes words
That became poetry, which is the poem
We’ve been given the ears to hear
Eyes to see, and unwavering compassion
We were given the ability to absorb what you feel
Not only that…
We were given your story
We become— your story
The poet is not perfect,
But the poem must be perfection
When its designation is reached
It must travel into the soul without stall or confrontation
The poets willingly endures much anguish
Knowing their suffering is without vain
For it is shall touch the lives of many
Is this not beautiful?
Isn’t that, Heaven sent?
When they ask, who we are?
When they ask, are we relevant?
Let it be said…
They are the Writers of Words
Let it be written…
Indeed… it does matter
This America Competes
We compete for food
We compete for shelter
Compete for love
Even to stay healthy
We compete for education
We compete to be religious
Compete for our sexuality
Even for public housing
We compete against our neighbors
We compete to have rights
Even compete for our children
Just to have a basic civilian life
We compete as husbands and wives
Single mothers— fathers
As hard as we work,
We’re forced to work harder
Every day we compete
So many sleepless nights
So many stressful days
If you don’t want to work
Don’t expect to get paid
Take it or leave it
Yes! It’s minimum wage
This America has no place for
Beggars nor choosers
You’re either the winner or loser
Compete!
Compete!
Compete!
It’s all we ever do
Dear Congress,
And Mr. President too,
Don’t you know?
This America
Even has to compete with you
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