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 

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.

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

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

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

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

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 💓

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 💓

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. 

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