The fall of communism
When free of the burden of communism
and many states became a democracies
it was a great feeling no one telling people what to do.
This and a free press became a burden for the public
who seeking order turned to the right.
When Neo- fascists came to power people rejoiced,
at last, someone to give vent to their prejudices, say,
people seeking refuge from war and most of all
the ancient hatred of the Romany people, was provided free
rein. Nothing new here people everywhere are
unpleasant hate what they do not understand,
from there to concentration camps, the road is short.
Categories:
romany, absence, abuse, blessing, confidence,
Form: Blank verse
Liars distort, manipulate
do not willingly subjugate
little gossip and whopping lies
let integrity be the prize
Discernment be your lips cement
let the words of truth lament
keep true north, shun the dirty south,
for a fly does not enter a closed mouth
Entered Romany Proverb Poetry Contest
Sponsor Julia Ward
Dated 25/09/2019
Categories:
romany, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Over the years I have found many faiths-
Why settle for one when there are others?
I am Catholic and do read the Bible,
I want to believe there is a heaven,
and an Almighty Lord dwells above,
so I follow that faith each and every day.
But faith is very hard to define really,
I do like Buddism too, oh yes
the teachings of nature, life, death, enlightenment,
And Taoism, learning to live my life in harmony.
Even gypsy wisdom, don't reject
Romany fortunes, powerful physic power.
I put my faith in all of these beliefs,
and in one corner of my room,
I have placed a Cross and Bible and prayer beads,
and in another is a Budda altar, candlelit always.
Lao Tzu teachings help me find my path
this mind is wide open to many beliefs.
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November 27, 2016
Poetry/Verse/Faith
Copyright Protected, ID 16-853-367-0
All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym.
Categories:
romany, faith,
Form: Verse
I wait for that pain in my arm,
clutching my chest in a state of alarm
bowling me over and turning me blue,
causing me permanent harm.
I'm sure it will happen one day
Regardless of what they might say,
I know my genetics are letting me down
when am I going to pay?
The waiting is making it worse
it preys on my mind like a Romany curse
making me wonder how long I can go
Wondering how will I know.
Categories:
romany, anxiety, health, heart,
Form: Rhyme
Night is hanging a kerchief with stars
above the sleeping Earth
above her sadnesses, passions,
above her restless head.
And only a lunar path
tells dreams to dark Volga.
A Romany fire burns
on the bank of this great Russian river.
Romany lass dances,
bracelets ring on wrists
skirts and curls of hair
fly up in dance.
She is the most beautiful lass in the world now!
That is why the wind is laughing
and night plays with tambourine
of moon and stars.
Categories:
romany, song-
Form: Lyric