Public Poems - Poems about Public

( L A. Times - A cogent and accurate commentary by Member - johntomas ) You recycle a common but baseless accusation that NPR and PBS have become “left-leaning,” when in reality, what’s often labeled as “bias” is simply truthful reporting on deeply troubling actions -- including Donald Trump’s sustained attacks on...

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We do not wear the judge’s robe, Nor sit upon their towering seat, But in the shadows where you walk, We bring the fire to your defense. We do not ask what you have done— The law has made its cold decree— But still we stand, though storms may come, To guard your frail humanity. Some say you are already lost, Your name weighed...

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MY STALKERS BEGAN TORMENTING ME AFTER SEVERAL BREAK INS I CONTACTED SPECIAL AGENT PAULA BRAND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION BECAUSE SHE INSTALLED WIRES ON MY UNBORN CHILD WHILE I WENT INTO HOSTAGE SITUATIONS BUYING WEAPONS AND DRUGS FOR THE FBI TAKING DOWN A HUGE ONGOING DRUG OPERATION RESULTING IN 30 ISLANDERS BEING EXILED...

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Your mood changes depending on the time of day In the morning most are restless with nothing to say In the afternoon that when the annoyance starts With loud school kids and drunks from liquor marts You try your best not to give too much eye contact It's loud cell phone conversations behind your back The seats are constantly signed by...

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in the form of the readymade, now occupies a place in the void, you look at the size of this dewdrop & remember Andy Warhol, who was the first to begin this session in Tate Britain...

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Praying Over Food In Public Carry on the tradition. Praying over your food in public. Don’t be ashamed of his name. Don’t worry about what strangers say. Carry the cross. You don’t answer to the flesh at the end. Show by example. Spiritual nourishment is parallel. Pass down your value. Be humble at the table....

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A public market lures you in With local food and drink. From farms to people it provides A most delicious link. The booths are filled with produce, Meats and dairy (lots of cheese!) And often freshly-captured seafood, All arranged to please. Of course, there will be ethnic food, Enticing with its spices And sandwiches and pizzas Offered at amazing prices. My favorites are the baked...

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The trash bag at my door—gone, someone took it. In the shared hall, I see a ghost from years ago. A glance, three short lines, one long breath— We look at each other like catching, releasing ghosts. Do we both think the other’s faking it? The line between man and phantom is only light. A few ghost-words, truth-words—thank you— Thanks to her,...

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For optimum health, take a bus or train. It's a good plan when it doesn't rain. You'll save money and the environment. Heck, you won't even get in a wreck....

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Roots tangled in the soil, Truth withers in shadowed light, Answerability falls. ©bfa042425 ...

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Q Is this about the actual public enemies number one that are wanted by law enforcement agencies? A No, it's not. Q Who's the real public enemy's number one? A Satan, devil, dragon, tempter, adversary, enemy Q Why wasn't Satan just satisfied with deceiving the one-third of the...

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If there’s one bold public offense few people are likely to countenance with a welcomed tolerance or neutral facial appearance and guarantees a consequence of a sudden public disturbance, it’s letting loose a bout of stench (politely known as flatulence) cowardly released in silence in a crowd compactly dense with noses sniffing vengeance on the culprit’s loutish impudence his/her face masked in innocense! ...

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Dear Citizens, Our justice system is founded on the principle that every individual, regardless of wealth or status, deserves fair representation in a court of law. This principle is enshrined in the Sixth Amendment of our Constitution, which guarantees the right to legal counsel. However, for many who cannot afford private attorneys, this right would be meaningless...

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I wonder how addled your brain has to be to want to suffer the slinging insults of buffoonery Tv news showing how cartoonery reality has become Each reporter is up to tomfoolery as they dig to the bottom to find something newsworthy like a skeleton hanging in the closet of your nursery Or a pirate lover with scurvy What a pervy They...

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2025.1.26 It is Australia day, congratulations. There were so many different opinions. National day or Devided day? Celebrate the Country or Morn the Invasion's history? To avoid the political heated debates I headed to Sorrento beautiful bay, To soak up the warm sun's ray, and let the winds softly brushed my face. The Sun shined high in the blue sky, The white clouds danced...

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