They say there is only one way for politics. That it looks with hard eyes at the hard world And shapes it with a ruler’s edge, Measuring what is possible against Acclaim, support, and votes. They say there is only one way to dream For the people, to give them not what they need But... Continue Reading →
Kendrick Lamar rebellious gems
Here are a few gems from US hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar. Though a bit commercial himself, some of his lyrics have found their way into the Black Lives Matter movement, with protestors chanting "We're gunna be alright!" when attacked by police at the conference in Cleveland. BLM: a bold movement that is influencing and... Continue Reading →
What if imagining things made them possible.
What if selfishness were illegal and books could watch us and our dances drew our faces and the rivers remembered and beauty were untouchable and sleep were stolen and kisses were limited and words were earned and laughter turned the air purple and causing poverty were punishable What if imagining things made them possible. by... Continue Reading →
Just Another Drunk Black?
Just another drunk black is what u said, When u came n 'helped' him today, Your eyes were filled with a look of disgust, As you came and took him away. Who the hell are you to judge him, I ask, Do you think ur shit really don't stink? Just because he has dark skin,... Continue Reading →
Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm... Continue Reading →
If poets must have flags
They ask for graceful poetry to decorate their tyranny poems to make the hideous picturesque entrails look like streamers blood like wine death like sleep They ask for wreaths to strew murdered mens’ graves posies of sweet-scented words to drench away the stench They want anger to be buried in the carved tomb of verse... Continue Reading →
resistance words 