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Tolerance Poem – The Sea
The Sea is a tolerance poem, a reflection on how we judge and discriminate every day. At least, most of us do, unlike the sea. The Sea – a Tolerance Poem As I sit by the shore I try to learn the ways of the ocean how to slap, embrace, twirl, curl and cook up…
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Poem About Poverty – The Crack
The Crack is a poem about poverty, the growing social divide and the widening wealth gap. It is also a reflection on the dehumanisation of “the poor”. The Crack – A Poem About Poverty There’s a crack in the surface of the earth where people fall into darkness and no one ever sees them creeping…
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Nabka Day 2019 / #nabka71
Today is Nabka day, the 71st anniversary of what the Palestinians call “catastrophe day.” You can see more by checking out Twitter #nabka71 Here’s just a glimpse into the plight of the Palestinian people. #BDS – Join the Boycott on Nabka Day 2019 The global #BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) has been gathering momentum. More and…
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Bird Poem – Precious Little Thing
Precious Little Thing is a bird poem, a reflection on captivity and freedom, and on the realisation of dreams. Precious Little Thing – Bird Poem What good is the precious little thing caged in the square drawer of the old oak press in the corner of your bedroom where it is convicted to rot, grow…
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Night Poem – At Night
At Night is a night poem, a reflection on and celebration of the night’s silence, darkness, and an appreciation of starry skies. Firefly or Filth – Night Poem At night, I prowl the streets naked, and I know I should be in bed tucked up relinquishing the day but instead, I swank my limbs along…
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Rondeau Poem – On Spiral Stairs
On Spiral Stairs is a rondeau poem, a reflection on the learning curve we navigate every single day. On Spiral Stairs – Rondeau Poem On spiral stairs with steps so firm You pant, you falter, turn on turn Between the ledges, edge on high To see what’s next beyond the sky But find the same,…
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Crime Violence Poem – Inner City News Week
Inner City News Week is a crime violence poem, a reflection on how social deprivation is a direct contributory factor to violence and crime. Inner City News Week – Crime Violence Poem WednesdayThe police arrested the 15-year old youth hours after he had raided and ransacked Logan’s grocery store in the city centre. During the…
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Workers Rights Poem – Mayday
Mayday is a workers rights poem, a reflection on how millions of worker still endure dismal working conditions and work for minimal pay. Mayday – Workers Rights Poem Every day, it’s mayday in the sweatshop. I think I’ll wear my brands to the May Day march.
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Flower Poem – Water Lilies
Water Lilies is a flower poem celebrating the amazing strength, elegance, and power of this floating beauty. Water Lilies – Flower Poem Lying on giant water lily leaves, floating on a smooth green pond, sun stroking the skin once red and sore to the slightest touch of a sweet breeze, watching the sun, rise and…