DISCLAIMER:
I am here to... leave a piece of grievance... Allow myself to be ok... Know that everyone is not promised that moment...To lift their eye-lids... With a touch of crust...To stretch with power... Inhale resistance... Exhale relief... And solemnly say thank you
Friday, April 10, 2020
30 for 30 Take 10
Word of the Day: Blackout
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#poetry #blackoutpoetry #spokenword #30for30 #nationalpoetrymonth #thesilentpoetout
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#poetry #blackoutpoetry #spokenword #30for30 #nationalpoetrymonth #thesilentpoetout
Thursday, April 9, 2020
30 for 30 Take 9
Word of the Day: FREE
“I’m not gonna change the world,
but I guarantee
that I will spark the brain that
will change the world!” —Tupac Shakur
but I guarantee
that I will spark the brain that
will change the world!” —Tupac Shakur
Even though many may not feel so free among us all,
voices of the youth carrying
their ancestors’ roots keep chains broken.
Giving them the benefit of the doubt,
we unlock our ears and attention.
Zoom in on their knowledge
since we are their first teachers and
remain in awe of their excellence.
voices of the youth carrying
their ancestors’ roots keep chains broken.
Giving them the benefit of the doubt,
we unlock our ears and attention.
Zoom in on their knowledge
since we are their first teachers and
remain in awe of their excellence.
Freedom...
Was lost in history books
Burned in churches
Gunned down by humanity
And locked up to never be seen
Yet my eyes are tired
Guessing why anger lies in these streets
Captured in this cold world
Witnessing more body bags than graduation caps
I want our youth to be elevated
Feel the power of appreciation and build up this world in solitude
We are destined for greatness
But our masks protect nothing more than our opinion
Our masks corrupt more lives through social media
We barely know if people are alive or barely living
Live moments being captured quicker than the news
Our youth needs this outlet
To voice more than ranting emotions
Knowing that they are heard
Dreams are written to manifest a future plan
With hope that it will come true
In essence it will give us a way to work on those possibilities
Fragmented through the DNA of our children
They see more than we wish could be covered by blinders
Yet the blinds are open
And through fear and disappointment,
they have been captivated by a future of let-downs
Where no one is held accountable for their actions
But these voiceless voices have been awakened
And are not sitting, waiting for action
Better yet taking action
With the tools and resources that are gauged for greatness
They will not sit back and be told what will not happen
Rather than just do.
by: The Silent Poet
WORD OF THE DAY: FREE
Today's Word of the Day is FREE
And I am going to be FREE and cheat!
Yes! I am not going to write an original poem BUT
Yes! I am not going to write an original poem BUT
Please believe the poem I going to share will be worth the 30 for 30.
I apologize for not giving my all today but I am consumed with my daughter's work today.
But I will be back with an original on Friday.
SO for now enjoy an original poem by me!
I dedicate the poem to EVERY student I have ever taught!
Love,
The Silent Poet💓
30 for 30 Take 8
MOON: I see you love
As I stand grounded
Welcoming my spirit to the foundation
Craving redemption from this earth
I look to you
Brightly shining upon me
Requesting truth, power and serenity
Release from depression, anxiety and fear
Things that need to be denied at the door
I wish for peace on this earth
Speak to me
Remind me of my purpose
Cradle my needs
Satisfy my wants
I am here for you
To be used in my BEST Ability
I see you, Love
And I hear you
Signed ~ The Silent Poet
As I stand grounded
Welcoming my spirit to the foundation
Craving redemption from this earth
I look to you
Brightly shining upon me
Requesting truth, power and serenity
Release from depression, anxiety and fear
Things that need to be denied at the door
I wish for peace on this earth
Speak to me
Remind me of my purpose
Cradle my needs
Satisfy my wants
I am here for you
To be used in my BEST Ability
I see you, Love
And I hear you
Signed ~ The Silent Poet
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
WORD OF THE DAY: MOON
I am realizing that I need to give you all time to create so I will post the word of the day and then I will create my poem later in the day.
Let's keep this writing going!
And I also want to say how proud I am of YOU!
This is not an easy task but yall are keeping up and I LOVE IT!!!!
Let's Have A Great Day Everyone!!!
Let's keep this writing going!
And I also want to say how proud I am of YOU!
This is not an easy task but yall are keeping up and I LOVE IT!!!!
Let's Have A Great Day Everyone!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
30 for 30 Take 7
Word of the Day: SHADOWS
Today I will take on the world through filtered shadows
while sun-kissed halos rest on unforgotten pillows
that once remembered love
comparing air follicles to viruses
masked by fear and deception
Oh what I would give to breathe unapologetic-ally
yet these four walls will protect me from myself and do no harm
Today I will take on the world...
through filtered shadows.
By: The Silent Poet
Today I will take on the world through filtered shadows
while sun-kissed halos rest on unforgotten pillows
that once remembered love
comparing air follicles to viruses
masked by fear and deception
Oh what I would give to breathe unapologetic-ally
yet these four walls will protect me from myself and do no harm
Today I will take on the world...
through filtered shadows.
By: The Silent Poet
Monday, April 6, 2020
30 for 30 Take 6
Word of the Day: ANXIETY
Today has truly been a day. I hate to give a back story before the actual poem but....
Life has collided with the realness of the pandemic.
I assumed after the first three weeks that my fear was gone from other people's fear but...
I guess not!
It started Sunday... I was able to focus on my family and make sure we were ok.
Yet there was a feeling that came over me and I wanted.... well NEEDED to go back home.
I couldn't explain that to my mom because I didn't want her to think I was no punk!
I WAS EVERY BIT OF A PUNK!!! I wanted to get out and scatter away from everyone!
Yes, I needed groceries and yes I needed the ESSENTIALS! So I sucked up my feelings and grabbed everything that I needed.
NOW my sinuses wanted to act up and my jaw was hurting. You know like we just had to add something else to my already pan of emotions.
So I clearly just needed to be home.
Now fast forward to today! Home trying to homeschool and not only am I overwhelmed but I feel like technology is against me.
So I breathed and let my daughter take over her own schooling, which was the best idea I could have thought of all day!
Yet my anxiety was through the roof and I just wanted this day to be over.
Crazy thing is people assume that I always have it together; so much so that I am usually skipped over when it comes to asking if the room is alright. I would be the first to say yes. Ok, ok enough about my stress. Here is my poem:
Society is stressing me
to be every ounce of super human
yet who am i to complain
my cup runneth over
so i should keep my soul maintained
in the world
that shelter the poor
who am i to want to be upheld
in higher form
so i retreat in my strength
cradle close to my courage
praying to be uplifted from sorrow
this storm can't hold on for to long
just have to wait for it to blow over
I'll be alright...
by: The Silent Poet
Today has truly been a day. I hate to give a back story before the actual poem but....
Life has collided with the realness of the pandemic.
I assumed after the first three weeks that my fear was gone from other people's fear but...
I guess not!
It started Sunday... I was able to focus on my family and make sure we were ok.
Yet there was a feeling that came over me and I wanted.... well NEEDED to go back home.
I couldn't explain that to my mom because I didn't want her to think I was no punk!
I WAS EVERY BIT OF A PUNK!!! I wanted to get out and scatter away from everyone!
Yes, I needed groceries and yes I needed the ESSENTIALS! So I sucked up my feelings and grabbed everything that I needed.
NOW my sinuses wanted to act up and my jaw was hurting. You know like we just had to add something else to my already pan of emotions.
So I clearly just needed to be home.
Now fast forward to today! Home trying to homeschool and not only am I overwhelmed but I feel like technology is against me.
So I breathed and let my daughter take over her own schooling, which was the best idea I could have thought of all day!
Yet my anxiety was through the roof and I just wanted this day to be over.
Crazy thing is people assume that I always have it together; so much so that I am usually skipped over when it comes to asking if the room is alright. I would be the first to say yes. Ok, ok enough about my stress. Here is my poem:
Society is stressing me
to be every ounce of super human
yet who am i to complain
my cup runneth over
so i should keep my soul maintained
in the world
that shelter the poor
who am i to want to be upheld
in higher form
so i retreat in my strength
cradle close to my courage
praying to be uplifted from sorrow
this storm can't hold on for to long
just have to wait for it to blow over
I'll be alright...
by: The Silent Poet
Sunday, April 5, 2020
30 for 30 Take 5
Word of the Day: Memories
The best memories feel like they are frozen in time
Smiling back at you
In movie reels
that can't be unseen
yet who wants to erase a memory?
Standing still so the moment can recreate itself
If only I was present during the moment
Or life could have paused for this moment
Left alone
Why didn't I snap enough photos
or make memorabilia
to hang in my room
why are memories so precious
yet so easily to be removed
how can a memory be so solid yet so cold
frozen then mentally melted by a disease creeping in you brain
Oh memories oh memories
please stay with me.
~by The Silent Poet 💓
The best memories feel like they are frozen in time
Smiling back at you
In movie reels
that can't be unseen
yet who wants to erase a memory?
Standing still so the moment can recreate itself
If only I was present during the moment
Or life could have paused for this moment
Left alone
Why didn't I snap enough photos
or make memorabilia
to hang in my room
why are memories so precious
yet so easily to be removed
how can a memory be so solid yet so cold
frozen then mentally melted by a disease creeping in you brain
Oh memories oh memories
please stay with me.
~by The Silent Poet 💓
30 for 30 Take 4
Word of the Day: GROCERIES
This poem is dedicated to Your Store of the Queen City.
"Even when we can't get too close-
we rise to the challenge.
Together we make sure
everyone has their groc-eries to
stay in balance." -- Reba Hennessey (President, Founder at Your Store of the Queen City)
Grateful for the youth who are on the front-lines
shopping for the ones who are at-risk
Respectfully getting essential needs
Our communities creatively feeding the young
Children feeling the bond with their families
as Parents take this time staying-at-home
Even with uncertainty
Rising to the challenge of community learning;
cooks at home; supporting our small businesses
In a time that makes us remember that the arts are important to
push your mind and widen your horizon that you are not alone
Especially when the world is sitting calm
Safely washing our hands
while keeping our distance; in time we will not feel alone.
Signed ~ The Silent Poet 💓
This poem is dedicated to Your Store of the Queen City.
"Even when we can't get too close-
we rise to the challenge.
Together we make sure
everyone has their groc-eries to
stay in balance." -- Reba Hennessey (President, Founder at Your Store of the Queen City)
Grateful for the youth who are on the front-lines
shopping for the ones who are at-risk
Respectfully getting essential needs
Our communities creatively feeding the young
Children feeling the bond with their families
as Parents take this time staying-at-home
Even with uncertainty
Rising to the challenge of community learning;
cooks at home; supporting our small businesses
In a time that makes us remember that the arts are important to
push your mind and widen your horizon that you are not alone
Especially when the world is sitting calm
Safely washing our hands
while keeping our distance; in time we will not feel alone.
Signed ~ The Silent Poet 💓
Friday, April 3, 2020
30 for 30 Take 3
Word of the Day: HOMELESSNESS
This poem is dedicated to Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition.
"We're in this together"
Yet where are you?
Stay safe
Has become a phrase
To common to Uncertainty
Yet those that are in "Lock-down"
Barely fear the unknown
When was the last time shelter in place
Took food from your home
When was the last time shelter in place
Paused a normal reality
When was the last time shelter in place
Meant to relax and take a pause
When was the last time shelter in place
Made you think
that the phrase pay check to pay check
will no longer hold
Yet
"We're in this together"
Burns to the eye sockets
Of those knowing there is no home
Money running low
But the country is willing to stimulate
Pockets
where is that gold mine
no one really knows
yet the poor is suppose to continue betting
on the rich
powerball running low
so why not try your luck
BUT
"We're in this together"
As the poor becomes cold
Remember its Spring time outside.
Poem dedicated to Mark Mussman.
#30for30 #NationalPoetryMonth #poetry #homelessness #spokenword #thesilentpoetout
Thursday, April 2, 2020
30 for 30 Take 2
I missed posting my first post for 30 poems for 30 days in celebration of National Poetry Month but I am here to catch up!
Title: Today's Word is CHALLENGE
I am perplexed
Battling if I should raise her
Or be her first teacher
But will I get this right?
I barely know my equations
So how can I be right
Shrugs shoulders and pray
That I am capable to be all she needs
Nurturing her creativity
While CHALLENGING her mind
I know that it will take time
But I am afraid that the game
Will have her questioning my brain
Yet that's why I am here to be her support
When the system has failed her
Yet I question who prepared me?
30 for 30! I'm just getting warmed up! So what is your CHALLENGE?!
Title: Today's Word is CHALLENGE
I am perplexed
Battling if I should raise her
Or be her first teacher
But will I get this right?
I barely know my equations
So how can I be right
Shrugs shoulders and pray
That I am capable to be all she needs
Nurturing her creativity
While CHALLENGING her mind
I know that it will take time
But I am afraid that the game
Will have her questioning my brain
Yet that's why I am here to be her support
When the system has failed her
Yet I question who prepared me?
30 for 30! I'm just getting warmed up! So what is your CHALLENGE?!
30 for 30 Take 1
Social Distancing:
Missing the sun kissed skies
Conversations holding me up high
Now sitting close to the windows
Hoping and Praying to catch Sun Rise!
I just want a face to face
Yet you must be six feet away
Because I need to stay safe
Yet
I miss you.
Missing the sun kissed skies
Conversations holding me up high
Now sitting close to the windows
Hoping and Praying to catch Sun Rise!
I just want a face to face
Yet you must be six feet away
Because I need to stay safe
Yet
I miss you.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Today's Writing Prompt!
Happy National Poetry Month!!!
Write your first poem today:
Write your first poem today:
A Poem Shift… April 1st, 2020
Instructions: Create your own poem from one of The Silent Poet’s poems. Don’t think too much about what The Silent Poet wrote but more about how the words that are left make you feel. How would you replace the words that are there. What words or lines jump out to you and which ones would you replace or cross out. Creativity is up to you. Don’t hold anything back. But if this poem says nothing please feel free to do your own thing. Maybe there is only one line that stands out for you, then work with that!
Let’s have some fun!
Title of Poem:
When my heart beats, I am reminded_______________________________!
I know the circle of life, therefore _______________________________________.
I know the circle of life, therefore________________________________________.
I know the circle of life, so as I wake with arms stretched_____________________.
You can’t predict your future, but_______________________________________!
Why stick boundaries on your life or others?
You can’t organize your _______________________________________________?
Give yourself a break from depression and live.
Give yourself a break from boundaries and love.
Give yourself a break from reality and________________________________!
No one can tell you how to grieve or how to let your emotions flow.
Yet the moment you can feel freedom from the lows and embrace the highs,
I acknowledge that THIS MOMENT…this moment brings harmony to your soul.
Feel free to fly. It’s ok. I promise.
The Silent Poet Writing Prompt / HUMAN Poetry Book ©2020
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