Long Turn one Poems

Again Brother Paul said that “I didn’t owe them anything, but to do someone a good turn one day.”I shook his hand and thanked him for everything that he had done, He said “God be...

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Upon a crowded street in Hiroshima, they met. 
    From distant shores they came, seeking to get 
    Some adventure, some beauty, some wonder, some answers. 
As they wandered...

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Another year comes and passed by 
and you turn one year older 
and there's more responsibilities now 
as you feels the weight on your shoulder 

October 15 a very special day to me 
its the...

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Start the fire he will be amongst us any second

The monk shouted to his desciple

As the young man was trying to start the fire

A blow came about his head stunned he fell over

The last thing...

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Happiness does come at times
When sadness has us over ridden
And only after we shed a few tears
That we find the laughter that’s hidden

We don’t let it show on our faces
as troubles round us slowly pile
and...

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(A lone voice whispers)

Did no one tell you that true
Magic exists

Just hidden somewhere deep 
In most societies

Sought after by convicts of the mundane

Profane addicts, who cry out in the mists

Whenever they're asleep 
In pain

Some crying...

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My big brother is locked away
for taking away a child's innocence
even in prison he can't hide from the shame
it will be something he will always have to live with 
I hope he knows that I...

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Rap Is Where It's At

jump in the game no here to complain
being busy as a bee in a land of make believe
we shoot for the top but it ends in the flames
let me be the...

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GRASPING FREEDOM AS THE WIND

Do Butterflies go to and from,
Or do they just wander some,
Do they land on a flower with intent?
Or just when their wings are spent,

A small breeze can turn one around,
Lift, it...

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Our Stolen Days

The given days we take,
Childlike, heedless of consequence.
We swallow them as our due,
Our entitled share of happiness
At least, the consideration of the stake
Each of us holds in the balance
Of fond remembrance or of...

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Envious hearts would never be lovers of truth and justice but devotees to falsehood and injustice!*







(c)  Demetrios Trifiatis
          04 June 2016


* Today I received a...

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you go through life and do your best
people think they know you, 
their perceptions clouded by unreal expectations
but really what do they know? nothing, not one solitary thing, 
so they make up stories to appease...

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Today I turn one on poetrysoup 
Today I want to say thank you
ASANTI 
To all my friends here on soup
I remember the first poem I posted
I wasn't sure about being on a poetry website
Uncomfortable, ...

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I love petrichor
not just the metaphor
but also the sound
and shape similar to round

I love thunder
hidden there under
is the lightening
from elevated heightening

I love dark clouds
so fluffy but the pouts
covers whole blue sky
which soon about to cry

I...

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Turn One More Page

With Republicans and Democrats, we are cursed
When we all truthfully, really are Americans first;
Might not agree with President's style and grace
But what would I try to do if I were in his...

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I never asked to be born,
so these sins leave me torn,
between living and dying.
I'm laughing, but begin crying,
because I've lost all affection
for my mirror's reflection.

You think... I'm just a psychopath,
as you don't understand my wrath.
Such...

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A dreaded word in any language spoken
Like wildfire, spreads in dry hay
From the fangs of a snake, it is poison
From vultures of hate, it is their token
Of all the thing they have to say
They could...

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The soul has many facets.
It can feel empty, can feel whole,
Broken or mended...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When a heart bleeds for another,
When hateful deeds turn one cold,
When love compels kind actions...
That's the tenderness of soul.

When...

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What meanest thou? Why doest thou rage oh man. 

How hath thee imagined an evil thing against thine brother.

For now the nations are heard, a tulmut as waves roaring.

Mankind shalt weep for the loss of...

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But turn one compass point in your heart
and so to the palpitations of love
cause life to burgeon as if it be from the rod of Aaron
lay root imperceptible of ages
such foundation resolute

To her tender hands...

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I lay down these stones
And hope you will see
I do this for you
And what may one day be

That I am always there
And truly love you
Worrying about you
Is all that I do

These stones have meanings
This I...

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INFERNO OF THE GIRL CHILD - 2/4
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You have, a long way my dear. 
And a much longer,
journey awaits you.

There was a time, in history.
During this period of grace.
She was condidered, so impure.
And not allowed to...

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Shall we dance once more?

One more turn upon the dance floor
 a spin, a twirl, an embrace, heart beats soar
unfurled;
 twisting, turning, gliding in a waltz curled
 shutting out the hectic paced world
until
 only you...

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   I hear the boots of Krystallnacht 
   marching in our streets
     Heil, Hitler… Heil, Sinwar…
     Heil, Hitler… Heil, Sinwar…

   I...

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Once, I was there to check a tall Zaki
And it became reason to meet khaki,
Very clean but most offices tacky:
A cop could turn one into a lackey!
 
I know The Police is for the Nation
But...

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