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RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 21, 2023

It’s not that

By Maureen N. Mclane It’s not that I’m opposedto poison in my lips or pig in my soap—it’s not that I’m opposed. It’s not that I’m opposedto plastic bottles that won’t decompose to malodorous phosphorus flows—it’s not that I’m opposed to what you propose—surgery on your imperfect nose favelas blastedwith hoses— it’s not that I’m

GENERAL Princess Onyeario June 17, 2023

The Choice Is Mine

By Abimbola T. Alabi Life may not let me choose my lot,But whether I’d be happy or not…That is my choice. To leave hurtful memories behindOr allow them to bother my mind…The choice is mine. To fret over a mistake when it’s doneOr learn from it and move on…The choice is mine. To be bothered

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 15, 2023

Lift every voice and sing

BY JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 8, 2023

Sonnet: I Thank You

BY HENRY TIMROD I thank you, kind and best beloved friend, With the same thanks one murmurs to a sister, When, for some gentle favor, he hath kissed her, Less for the gifts than for the love you send, Less for the flowers, than what the flowers convey; If I, indeed, divine their meaning truly,

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 6, 2023

In respect of the Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to all the outstanding, awesome, hardworking, words cannot express day. Today’s poem is in respect of our dear Father. Special name for you What other name can I call you Better than Dad The smile on your face when I call you dad I am happy to call you dad My mother

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 6, 2023

Perception of Harmony

By Onyeario Princess Watching the sunset like it’s my first, Watching the clouds gather like it’s going to rain, Watching the birds fly in a multitude, What a peaceful sight, Watching the trees sing and dance to the rhythm of their tone, What’s an amazing sight, Ever wonder what it would be like to fly

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario June 4, 2023

What can a poem do ?

BY DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY a poem cannot save a lifecannot Luke Cage your skinfend off a dark alley attackcannot make you less womanor less pooror less Blackandthustreated equally a poem cannot stop a bulletstop a bombstop terror on your doorstepyour stepeven with poem in handcould be your lasta blast would turn the paper poem is

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario May 29, 2023

Butterfly Wings

By Sabina Laura We all needsome measure of comfort,the safety of a cocoon, But I remind myselfthat change is good,that I cannot spendmy whole lifebeing a caterpillar, that couragewears butterfly wingsand the sky has never lookedmore inviting. Source: Family,friends,poems check out other collected poems on the blog creativemay.net/randoms

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario May 18, 2023

What I Learned From the Incredible Hulk

By AIMEE NEZHUKUMATATHIL When it comes to clothes, make an allowance for the unexpected. Be sure the spare in the trunk of your station wagon with wood paneling isn’t in need of repair. A simple jean jacket says Hey, if you aren’t trying to smuggle rare Incan coins through this peaceful little town and kidnap the

RANDOMS Princess Onyeario May 15, 2023

Poésie française

Bonjour tout le monde, comment ça va ? Today’s poem is in French and will be translated in English below… Profitez ( Enjoy) Les Roses de Saadi By Marceline Desbordes-Valmore J’ai voulu ce matin te rapporter des roses;Mais j’en avais tant pris dans mes ceintures closesQue les noeuds trop serrés n’ont pu les contenir.Les noeuds

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