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The Houses Passes a TikTok Ban Bill and approves $95 billion foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

Erasure Poetry from the Text of "Speaker"

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Reverse Graffiti

The deed is done, much needed        ___a changed mind
                                                                        ___aid Will come
Treason shall take its toll                              ___crime? need not come undone.

                                       __refugees, children of war 
                              
Listen to their screams and let them feast!
Thrown to the wolves, I listen        __Copperhead
			                         __Doughface									__God like
        __God size
                      __snakes eye’s!   
                                  
Women 'dying' to have a baby    ___SOS
Results whatever they may be       
Speaker of the house               ___lackluster
                                                      __it’s Judgement Day!

If I can just change one mind.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/25/2024 5:23:00 PM

Amazing Anaya. The verses are poignant, and that image is out of this world !

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/25/2024 10:25:00 PM

Hey SV, thanks. Perfect form for my rants! ;) the text is from Speaker"

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2024 10:13:00 PM

I was originally going to use my own text for reverse Graffiti contest but then realized it had to be the text given. I am thinking you purposefully did your own text and this is not for the contest. It looks really cool.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/25/2024 12:35:00 PM

yes, I did it the single line way. Thanks.

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/25/2024 9:42:00 AM

remember use only one form; EITHER the layout of your choice, O R the single line (a sentence or sentences like prose). N. O. T. both!

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/25/2024 9:18:00 AM

That is why I'm not entering the contest. I felt creative with this form and perfect for political rants! Thanks, Andrea ~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/23/2024 7:58:00 PM

You picked out some great questions and imagery, Anaya!

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/23/2024 8:07:00 PM

A plea has gone through! "Aid" yay!

Silpika Kalita

Date: 4/23/2024 2:11:00 AM

This is so magical dear Anaya. The contour of the entire poem is strong enough with the component, each and every syllable is emphasizing the subject. Wish you a blessed day ahead

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/23/2024 9:21:00 AM

If only I could do more for them and for women! Thank you, sweet Silpika Hugs~Anaya

Ink Empress

Date: 4/23/2024 1:28:00 AM

Powerful as always dear Anaya, your empathetic mind and soul can be felt through your well woven words! Especially as you mentioned children and so much more, reality we always been seeing for so long! Sadly.youv captured all that very well here. Felt this one! Especially the ending! So strong! Soul hitting! Pleasure always reading your work

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/23/2024 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Ink. I have added a few words to help recognize the 'speaker' of the house! He is the one who introduces the bills to the house of representatives before they continue to the senate, very important! Because of him; [[[[ There will be AID to the three Countries mentioned in my "Speaker" this means the children who are starving shall get aid, now! Yay! Ukraine's aid will help them to fight off Russian aggression! Yay! Last but not least Taiwan to defend themselves from Chinese aggression! ]]]]]] ;)

Jay Narain

Date: 4/22/2024 10:18:00 AM

Great dig at the graffiti. I am glad you found so many ddep and powerful messages in it. Sharp mind.

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/22/2024 1:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jay!

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/21/2024 9:06:00 PM

A powerful message, Anaya.

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/25/2024 10:21:00 PM

Got it! I find this form perfect for my Political Rants, Suzette

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/24/2024 9:11:00 PM

BTW I think you meant "NFC" (not for contest). It is heartening to see poets using my contests as writing prompts. :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/22/2024 1:41:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Suzette. I used both form displays, it's from the text of "Speaker" poem before this. I understand reverse graffiti has nothing to do with spray paint, I couldn't resist!