Spoken Word Poems | Examples of Spoken Word Poetry

In the twelth hour We're pursuing generational wealth From a generation who stole Everything from us The clock ticks closer to doom But we're no closer to finding our own reality When dreams are nightmares Fueled by foreign wars I thought it was...Read the rest...

There are words that I’m slow to say, Bound inside and kept away, so My tempered tongue I won’t betray. Without much thought an ass will bray; Many with their jawbone slay, so There are words that I’m slow to...Read the rest...

I remember back in the day talking the night away with all of my Jewish friends Could Hitler’s Germany ever happen again? ...Read the rest...

The Pentecostal Biblical Version The Secular Version Part of The Protestantism Christian Sect; A Christian group of souls is gathering Pentecostal Faith church group in prayer, ...Read the rest...

I am losing the war against myself Who I am vs who I am supposed to be against what I am It exhausting when your opponent is a fighter Its exhausting fighting the mirror Cuts...Read the rest...

How to mold a villain? They say it takes a village to raise a child, Yet with a whisper, a villain can be styled. the steps are simple, Tell them gravity's grip is no chain, Assure them they can soar...Read the rest...

Walking the tightrope so narrow Careful not to lean to either side Public safety over here, freedom of speech over there ...Read the rest...

When a tripping tongue sets a tail to wagging Check the message brung see what it’s bagging ...Read the rest...

Many Many Exploring time Unwind The Talent that Jesus gives The gifts that are present Its time In an absence Made known. ...Read the rest...

Yes, I affirm, I have seen God But He appeared and then disappeared This knowing that transcends mind, left me awed But until what’s imbibed is assimilated, by fears I’m seared—Unseeking Seeker Espied my footprints in desert sands, longing...Read the rest...

Interlude from annoying talking heads ~ ...Read the rest...

A poem for Lillie on her christening day Spurs game rescheduled in an unkind way It's important and we’d love to watch them play Need to put it into perspective though and say We can...Read the rest...

The wisdom of life is what we yearn Yet, ill prepared from our lessons to learn Lacking beliefs and actions, just empty words said out loud Without authentic conviction, unable to stand tall and proud Feelings of heaven and...Read the rest...

Nervousness of standing on the doorstep Compromise, standing just inside Despite invitation, I politely insisted that the evening ended there Over days, weeks, months then years Things developed with an increasing sense of inclusion Shared excitement, shared passion, shared intimacy A...Read the rest...

Miriam spoke against Moses, her brother* while Aaron held his tongue Yet Aaron’s silence helped him none ...Read the rest...