Category: Poetry
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Poetry is my true love
It was poetry that found me my true love,Beginning with a book’s stray page that caught my eye,As I stared I saw letters glancing up at me,I was bewitched: first love is always curiosity. I spoke each word and they called to me,I heard sounds echo through my thoughts as I read. I felt the poets words […]
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An Inviting Silence
Create within yourself an inviting silence, Still and quiet every interfering pretense, Wait and call forth that gracious patience, Love and lost thought made sense #micropoem #MWF18
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Doubt
If you’re so sure and certain Why say it again and again Why raise your voice to a shout When all I can hear is your yawning doubt.
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White is the wrong colour
I’m white… I always thought I was right. Even though… I didn’t feel white. Always…I felt…out of place. Lost forever to the superior race. Not due to the actions of another Colour or place, different creed or face No my own race decreed me an other. Their exclusive hate led me to discover I was […]
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News Speak
Breaking news A developing situation Live cross to our Reporter on the ground. Victim rushed to hospital Fighting for her life Neighbours shocked and stunned She’s home now safe and well. Breaking news An unfolding tragedy Live cross to our Reporter on the ground. Ongoing spat raised voices Heartbroken lover Final fatal blow A makeshift […]
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He says He says
He says “I’m tired of saying sorry…” i say “especially when…” He says ”It’s not all men.” i say, “women fear men…” He says, “Men protect women.” i say, “…from other men.” He says, “They should be thankful.” i say, “…yet still they live fearful.”
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Not Enough Men
I’m not responsible, It wasn’t my fault, Don’t blame it on poor little me, All you feminazis, I’m not all men. Seriously? That’s your best reply, Happy are you to stand idly by, Nod at another death by stealth, While you shed tears: only for yourself. Let’s work through the list shall we, Let’s see […]
Andrew James Whalan 