Category: Poems

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Garden of Life

In the garden of life, where blossoms bloom, each petal tells a tale of joy and gloom. For in the cycle of birth and decay, we find the beauty that won’t fade away.

From the seed’s embrace with earth’s gentle hand, to the sprout’s tender reach towards the sun’s grandstand, life unfurls, its story vibrant and bold, as each leaf whispers secrets untold.

Yet amidst the dance of seasons’ sway, we encounter the twilight’s gentle display. For in death’s embrace, a poignant grace, a reminder of life’s transient embrace.

Through the falling leaves and withering bloom, we glimpse the beauty in nature’s silent tomb. For in decay’s embrace, new life takes flight, as seeds of hope pierce the veil of night.

So let us cherish the cycle’s embrace, finding solace in life’s intricate grace. For in the tapestry of birth and decay, we discover beauty in every way.

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A Woman’s Choice in 2023 USA

In the halls of power, a tale unfolds,
of how Trump’s reign left women’s rights on hold.
Three justices appointed, with a conservative sway,
undoing decades of progress in a single day.

Donald Trump, the maestro of deceit,
his lies abundant, a torrential feat.
Promising greatness, but sowing discord,
his words a web of falsehoods, forever of record.

Mitch McConnell, the master of manipulation,
changed the rules with a swift proclamation.
No Merrick Garland, no fair chance,
partisan gamesmanship in a cold, calculated dance.

Lindsey Graham, once a critic, now a devotee,
flipped his allegiance to Trump, causing dismay.
His principles discarded like yesterday’s news,
party loyalty triumphing over what was true.

And amidst this political charade,
women’s rights were cast into the shade.
A 50-year battle for autonomy and choice,
stripped away by a court that silenced their voice.

The right to abortion, a hard-fought gain,
Now hanging by a thread, causing endless pain.
Trump’s justices, like puppets on a string,
served his agenda, leaving justice unable to ring.

But women rise, their voices strong,
a movement united, determined to prolong,
the fight for autonomy, for rights that won’t yield,
their bodies, their choices, their power to wield.

Though lies may cloud the political sphere,
Truth shall prevail, erasing the fear.
Together we stand, with resilience and might,
to reclaim what was taken, to set things right.

Let history remember the battles we fought,
to protect women’s rights, the battles we sought.
For justice and equality, we’ll never cease,
till the flame of progress burns bright, bringing peace.

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An American Political Poem

You protect, you attack, you build a wall and have a snack, but your politics, dear Republicans, fall through the cracks. Your promises crumble like a house made of cards, leaving us disillusioned, yet not caught off guard.

You claim to champion freedom, yet deny equal rights, leaving marginalized voices lost in endless fights. Your tax breaks for the wealthy, a glaring divide, while the middle class struggles, barely able to survive.

You speak of fiscal responsibility, a clever guise, while deficits soar, like a bird that never flies. The trickle-down economics, a worn-out charade, leaving the masses yearning, their dreams betrayed.

You dismiss climate change, ignoring Earth’s plea, as the planet grows warmer, the consequences we see. While science warns of dangers, you turn a blind eye, putting profits over the planet, waving our future goodbye.

You play with voter rights, suppressing democracy’s voice, leaving fairness and justice with no other choice. Gerrymandering districts, distorting the will, while the people’s power slowly chills.

You claim to champion freedom of speech with pride, yet dissenting voices are silenced, pushed aside. Truth becomes subjective, a twisted dance, as misinformation spreads, fueled by chance.

So, dear Republicans, your walls may be tall, but they can’t hide the flaws of your policies’ fall. It’s time for progress, and a new direction, where all voices are heard, with no need for correction.

Let’s build bridges, not walls, embracing diversity, where compassion and justice become our shared goal. For a brighter future, we must break this partisan trap, and rise above the failures of your politics, dear GOP/Rightwing.

Inspired by the wonderful Emma Thorne!