Instill Poems

Propaganda

...Propaganda.
A weapon. A tool.
Used to indoctrinate the minds of ignorant fools
Abused by those who thrive off others misfortune 
An enemy to those who are innocent 
A friend to those with cruel ...
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Categories: instill, discrimination, hate, political, power,
Form: Free verse

Why Lord

...Why, oh Lord, does the weight of self-decision beset me with such existential trepidation?
Why do the crossroads of life's journey confound me, rendering me incapable of discerning my deepest desire...
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Categories: instill, cry,
Form: Free verse


Premium MemberT W O T types, all'

...T W O T'S IN the media and on the bench.'
Black as sin, are the gowns that are meant
To instill fear.' Well they give me a laugh like
Bad theater actors..They have no heart.' For
The art.' No rea...
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Categories: instill, anger, angst, appreciation, character,
Form: Free verse

Dancing on One Leg

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Dancing on one leg, 
On one leg we live with agony. 
Agony shapes our wobbly footsteps.
Footsteps made into inaudible power. 

Power blossoms through a series of gaffes. 
Gaffes in life we mu...
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Categories: instill, anger, confidence, courage,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberI'm just starting - in Trump's own words

...Everything I've touched has turned to gold,
A feeling that never gets too worn or old,
I savor every moment, every win,
With my opponents stuck in their unsightly bin.

The more they shout and f...
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Categories: instill, confidence, humorous, parody, political,
Form: Rhyme


Premium MemberProblem Solved

...Lucifer rebels, war ensues
Igniting evil’s deadly fuse.
Evil assails, Michael prevails
Satan’s revolt in heaven fails.

Cast down to earth, and filled with rage
His war with God, on man he’ll w...
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Categories: instill, conflict, encouraging, evil, god,
Form: Rhyme

Strength of the Will

...The Strength of the Will

Deep within every soul lay the strength of the will
All the temperance and fortitude that it can instill
When seeking for some answers and confusion is the host
Is when...
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Categories: instill, character, strength,
Form: Rhyme

Demon Time

...Perpetual moments
the key
to existence 
Memory
your biggest
foe 

Blocking
the path
to future promise
Lapsing
forgetfulness
grows

Time an illusion
a crutch
for the weak
To hobble
a...
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Categories: instill, time,
Form: Rhyme

ALL FAIR IN WAR

...He told me all is fair in war, that he studied all of our wars. 
That when they take over, everything will belong to them. 
He told me, when a new culture of government takes over they instill all ...
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Categories: instill, america, future, psychological, woman,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberGrandpop and Grandma pop

... Image # 1 

 My dear grandpop and grandma pop
 Took a short vacation   
I remember how my mom felt
Full of frustration

Mom depended on them so much
Bab...
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Categories: instill, age, fun,
Form: Other

To be black

...To be black
Is to constantly run
Maybe that's why they stereotype
Saying we are fast 
Speaking of fast 
That's what they say when a black girl has a nice ass
Because being black and being a wom...
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Categories: instill, corruption, discrimination, prejudice, race,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberFAITH IN GOD WHO ATTENDS TO OUR SUPPLICATION

...July 10 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Psalms 130-139
 
Key Verse –  Psalm 130:2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

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Categories: instill, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Quatrain

Premium MemberG'day Lord

...For Gina's Contest..........

"This poem was inspired by a beautiful Prayer by Francis of Assisi. For 53 years it has hung on a plaque on our kitchen wall and I read it every day. " The Poet

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Categories: instill, prayer,
Form: Rhyme

Her journey to self love

...She sat in front of her vanity mirror 
Her reflection felt unfamiliar 
The girl in it didn't look how she pictured 
She felt like a visitor 
In a body that should be familiar 
Yet somehow she fe...
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Categories: instill, appreciation, beautiful, beauty, discrimination,
Form: Free verse

The foundation of power

...The absurdity of the lies you convince yourself of
The lies that we are the problem and your not
But your envy betrays you 
The one thing that you want But can't have 
Our blackness
Your colonis...
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Categories: instill, discrimination, power, prejudice, race,
Form: Free verse

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