Emmett Till
...I have a story to tell One that doesn't end well So I advise you to take a break For this will cause your heart to ache
A fourteen year old boy Used as a decoy To manipulate and destroy A message ...
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Categories:
demonise, black african american, boy,
Form: Free verse
Turn the Devil On His Head
...The world in sudden chaos,
we hear the silent whispers but dare not say a word
Shrouded in uncertainty is our vision now so
blurred?
We go about our business as if it all is fine
But the wor...
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Categories:
demonise, community, conflict, evil,
Form: Rhyme
Only If
...If
only
we be still,
embracing life,
as it does unfold,
without narrow craving,
thus fearless and desireless,
then, as staid witness to ourself,
we are within but not in the world...
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Categories:
demonise, spiritual,
Form: Etheree
The Green-Eyed Monster
...The green-eyed monster has just peeped
His eyes around that corner
The look he gave so dark and deep
As if he meant to warn her
That some things are best left unsaid
That some are best left put ...
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Categories:
demonise, jealousy,
Form: Free verse
Crossing Bridges
...Crossing Bridges :
I am standing in the ashes,
Of the bridges in between us
To cross bridges, let's have faith,
In the ultimate survival of the human race,
Why demonise migrants this way?
We'...
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Categories:
demonise, blessing, celebration, dedication, destiny,
Form: Epic
Nationalists
...Nationalists
Demonise the religious extremism with full force
How sweet it is that I am with you
Be it Islam, Christianity, Hinduism or Buddhism
No heck to distinguish any one from the other...
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Categories:
demonise, wisdom, world war i,
Form: Free verse
Wildfire Legacy
...Tensely polarized
Fiercely alienated
Furiously devoid of
Space and peace
By deeds unjust
By antics blatant
Short-changed
****-noshed
Orphaned
Offended
From people
To piec...
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Categories:
demonise, depression, history, places, political,
Form: I do not know?
Wwjd
...You're my miniature Messiah,
You're my temporary saint.
You naively think you own me
And have a right to voice complaint.
You tell me I'm the sinner,
And chastise the things I do.
But to demonise th...
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Categories:
demonise, faith, religion
Form: Rhyme