#spoken poetry month

[sxrgripp]

I said, "No"

and it was political

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[mentalnote1]

Nervous Bleeding in my Brain ~ Poetry

My Dr. told me I had a nervous bleeding in my brain

The judge told me I was criminally insane

I knew some of my crazy was from the cocaine

See I’ve had my lover tied up in the basement for, only God knows when

I looked at him and said…

YOU WILL STAY WITH ME AND YOU’LL STAY UNTIL THE VERY END

~~~

Crying clowns and morbid sounds

Crows above

And blood filled tubs

Mask and cutting glass

Black moons and poison mushrooms

Empty rooms filled with witches brooms

A jackals tale seeing acid trails

A dirty deed planted with demonic seeds

A haunted trust with piercing thrusts

Gagged with rags and gasoline bags

Heart melting eyes singing cryptic lullabies

Tormented mimes with twisted spines

Sickening rhymes with catholic chimes

A fantasy reversed with a witches curse

A dog moon with hidden rooms

A serpent’s tail stuffed with human cells

A joker’s laugh after its evil craft

A rotten kiss with blood filled lips

An evil moon staring at us from the basements tomb

I bound his mouth with tape

I looked around him things starting to take shape

Shift shaper and hate makers whisper in my ear

I stopped taking my meds and things don’t seem real clear

I rub my eyes trying hard to stay awake

My body trembled and my hands began to shake

My Dr. told me I had a nervous bleeding in my brain

The judge told me I was criminally insane

I knew some of my crazy was from the cocaine

See I’ve had my lover tied up in the basement for, only God knows when

I looked at him and said…

~~~

YOU WILL STAY WITH ME AND YOU’LL STAY UNTIL THE VERY END

[env0writes]

NaPoWriMo Vol. 3, 17.29.24 “TTPD"

If these are the best word’s you’ve got Then I’m tortured already Playing at The Prince Words locked like arms of an Albatross Fearful of the fans, the waves below Anything but self-effacing - planet erasing As deadly in deed and word as a mercurial agent Traveling just as fast on wings –unshared– All true ism’s are worn in the summer cardigan Watched by the world through zealot’s eyes Antithetical to art, start a clandestine cooperation Would be safe, if not profitable A prophet must make profit There can be no elegy, for prophets never die Never lie Never slow Were these piercing words like needles Threading through me thoroughly What a farcical cult, leader, won’t bleed or Lay seeds for the world to bloom If this is the leader, then the world is doomed

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[wolpatinga]

[divinesymmetry]

Some poetry on the feed for today - I heard Doc Luben's and wanted to give it a whirl

[cjoatprehn]

I’m nodding off so badly—this spoken word is Hellish to exit for this poem—but I will get it out here. It will come!

It has come!!! 2-3 days later it is here!!

[#spokenpoetry] Dys-Eu/Phoria by CJOAT | #euphoria #dysphoria

[confinesofmy]

i'm planning next week's picnic like if one thing goes wrong i'll be publicly beheaded. i'm locked in to such an absurd degree.

[mariellaolden]

Women of the Present

We live in an era where society continues to hold women to such a different standard and point of view lower than the other gender. Whispers of disbelief echo loudly with stereotypes and continue to give limitations to the power they have. The thought of women in the past whose cries for help were ignored and whose ideas were disregarded lingers. Women have been told, “You are just a woman” countless times, and today, that perspective must be changed.

On the moment a little girl takes their first breath to a woman who was taught to stand tall, women have been confined to narrow boundaries and limited opportunities, unable to showcase their true potential. Yet, time and again, despite the challenges they face simply for being women, their resiliency and strength go beyond, freeing themselves from harsh words and discrimination to preserve future generations' inclusivity.

Moreover, women, without a doubt, persistently excel in different fields usually dominated by men, proving that gender is not a hindrance to success. Throughout the years, the Philippine Military Academy has allowed females to perform combat duties. Building companies inside and outside the country are now hiring female construction workers. As a regular passenger, you will witness women driving jeepneys, tricycles, and even trucks! There are also numerous female topnotchers in every Philippine Licensure Examination. In the Senate, some empowering women, both past and current, have been chosen to lead by example and represent and govern fellow Filipinos. Unlike in the past, women today can have education, vote, run for office, and serve as leaders. Women can now amplify their voices and be recognized for their abilities.

Exceptionally, women proved they could be doctors, too. In sports, women showed the nation that no amount of weight can weigh a woman down. In the arts, they are our country’s legacy for creating art using local materials. In the entertainment industry, women keep making waves by showcasing the unmatched talent of Filipino women. Filipino women have made multiple contributions to the humanities, arts, business, and academics, among other fields, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries. Indeed, women are the backbone of society. Their determination and indomitable spirit hold the society together. Women are here, there, and everywhere. Despite the obstacles they faced before, women continue to break through stereotypes with every step they take. 

Notably, as the nation celebrates the 2024 National Women's Month with the theme "Lipunang Patas Sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!" let us honor and respect every Filipino woman for their contributions to our nation's progress while also reaffirming our commitment to women's empowerment and gender equality. The government must continue to give support by training women for jobs traditionally done by men to enhance their skills further. These women continue to leave an indelible mark on society and have been catalysts for social transformation. Their tenacity continues to serve as a beacon of hope. May every citizen strive for a society where women are valued, respected, and allowed to succeed. As one, let's acknowledge women's boundless abilities, shaping a bright future that embraces all—for the fate of women lies within the hands of every woman in the present.

***

I wrote this essay as my entry in the recent online essay writing contest organized by our municipality's gender and development committee in celebration of International Women's Day, which placed second in the English category.

Thank you to everyone who extended their support, especially to my family & friends. My sincerest thanks to my parents for checking my essay before I submit them, and to Montalban GAD for organizing this writing event. Happy Literature Month and long live to all the women of the present and future!

[kendallwa]

https://www.instagram.com/tv/C3I-CTMuYMA/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Refresh “Fly as a Duck” 2015.

“Turn your lungs inside out/ I’d love to read the things you scream about”

Nuff said ✌🏽 ❤️ 🦆

Black History Fact of the day, did you know blacks used to be banned from Oregon??

[thepoetsnovel]

If the rose grows,

Good.

If the rose withers,

Fine.

It's not on you

to force nature.

It's on you

to learn the soil

you keep.

—P.N. (My "Reclaiming Era" Collection)

[albertxylin]

Staggered Correspondence

An email is received, Then languishes in an inbox that has not been opened in years. Months pass before it is opened on a whim And treasure spills forth from chapped lips. Whispered secrets are lost no more, And a slow bird finally finds its way home from its annual migration. A response is sent, After seasons have danced drunk and swapped partners, Better late than never.

[sxrgripp]

you are capable of everything you desire to be

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[topoet]

sweet mystery of love

airy condos Seems it’s actually snowing in February here in Toronto – can we blame global warming? It has been a fairly productive week – tweaked graphics for the Brown Betty show at the end of the month. Picked a couple of new pieces to add to the mix. Working on this month’s “Bradbury” – found out in January writing a story a week wasn’t going to happen, so settled for writing one a month…

[brightdeadthing]

- Laura Brown-Lavoie

[amatureish]

if i tried

as hard as i did

to make you listen

id ace

any test they put in front of me

if i tried

to hold on

as much as

i held onto you

my hands would be covered in blisters

i know

that youve moved on

that we're

supposed to be grown up now

but

it hurts

to think that you dont

that you cant

love me the same way

you used to do

when we were small