slam poetry

Slam poetry: that magical mix of rhythm and rhyme.

Denying Truth
I would never deny you! Who could do such a thing? I should have known better. You told me that I would deny you three times,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Sticks and Stones
They say that sticks and stones break bones better than words. Words are just words; air and guttural grunting mixed in a fashion of speech.
By Lavon Swygert7 years ago in Poets
Overstimulated
You feel overstimulated all the time, wonder how it began, searching for a sign. Layers of laundry on the floor stare, you wish you had the energy or the care.
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
In Retrospect
I picture them under a bridge, A graffiti backdrop, stepping over shell casings, Puddles, discarded lip synced poetry, silent
By Communitea Books7 years ago in Poets
Through It All, We Go
With me stand Through life grand Forever soul mates Stress never abates Cortisol levels rising Looking bigger sizing
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Banksy Mindset
"They demoralized the faithless and laugh in religious faces, tell us to believe in them, that they provide the grey spaces, tell them they can't believe in god if they don't believe in Jesus, tell them they can't follow Allah if they can't "Americanize" the teaches, tell them to believe in science is the Divine work of Satan and tell the world that the illuminati has the world forsaken...
By Lenny Cabrera7 years ago in Poets
Adventure
I opened a book in my imagination. The book was filled with tremendous experiences. Experiences that are hollow, started from a small dot into a big humongous dot.
By MArwa Kadhem7 years ago in Poets
I Shall Overcome
I close my eyes and try to remember our lives before all this pain. When life was much simpler, and you—not so vain. How does it feel to be the ruler of one?
By Natalie Marie Stefani-Rice7 years ago in Poets
Like an Orgasmic Release
A poem written well is like an orgasmic release, may the carefully placed words of this poem never cease. Leaving you breathless and calm,
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Poets
Behind the Trees
Dwelling in NO MAN'S LAND feels at home. Subconsciously and consciously fearing the unknown. PEACE BE STILL, never rapid.
By Luna Lotus7 years ago in Poets
Why Does Happiness Never Last?
Why is happiness vague and quickly fades away while sadness always stays? Winters cruel sharp cold never fails to remind. The warmth of the sun, pink cheeks and the feeling of happiness, or something like it.
By window thoughts7 years ago in Poets
Doesn't Make a Lot of Sense
This is a diary I choose to share with the world This is supposed to be a poem Things are rough things get bad than horrible
By Skylar Cribb7 years ago in Poets