I do not like the term
“treehugger.”
Trees symbolize death to me
instead of life.
How many more of
my brothers and sister must
wear a necklace of rope tied
to a tree for one to understand that
this is an issue?
Instead, they blame such acts on
a mental illness.
A mental disorder in which they treat
as if it is nonexistent.
As if it is nothing more than sadness
that will be cured as time passed.
Funny how our world says time heals
when we’re still trapped in 1954
leaving it to teenagers and college students
to still fix a corrupted government.
People say it was long ago,
but that was only 66 years ago!
Most people still have their grandparents
and great grandparents in their lives.
This is not a new issue.
This is the realization of the blind.
The cries of the mute.
The sounds of the deaf.
The crimes of criminals
they allowed to roam free.
The tears of colored men and women who fought
just to get a sip of water
flows within our veins.
Their apologies
“I am sorry I let you down.”
now moves us to do better for
future generations to come!
We will succeed where many failed
for that is our calling.
A generation of anxious children
now curling their knuckles.
Iron-blooded they stand
before adults armed with tear gas
and weapons.
Iron-willed they chant peacefully;
voices lifting like angels
of gospels.
Beauty lies within colors.
Beauty lies within tearful eyes
and sore throats.
Beauty lies within change.
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It's me again. I made this script for my AP European History (yes, I'm boasting) final project, but I feel it would fit in this site kinda well, so here. All the credit goes to the research paper I found that morning (should be at the bottom of the script)Preface:...
The Reality of a Women’s World
Modern day society is deeply rooted in victim blaming. We have unfortunately created a broken system where women first scrutinized for their clothes and actions before even receiving the help and support they need. This poem describes the sad realty of many sexual assault survivors and serves as a message to society to do better.
Advocate for Change
Change is the law of life. Nothing is perfect and everything needs evolution, improvements, and change either on a smaller level or a bigger level. Each organization, institution, community, and even the smallest unit, citizens, need changes from time to time. As time passes by, everyone’s perspective of understanding the world keeps evolving, and then they see the flaws and need for changes in this world. Most of them ignore it, but those who get concerned about it and wish to implement the changes are called Changemakers, an unbiased community that seeks the betterment of the society going beyond the barriers of caste, race, region, and religion.
Wow your piece is so inspiring and passionate! I agree that our generation will be the one to bring and demand change. Also I absolutely love your ending!!
This is a very moving and touching piece. It calls for action, and that’s what we are trying to do on this website. I really loved the line “We will succeed where many failed for that is our calling.” as it prompts us, as the future leaders, to bring about change.
I agree! I love the way you expressed that it is up to us as the future leaders to bring change into this world . Keep up the good work!
This is amazing! I love that you felt confident enough to speak up, and in such a beautiful poem. You have an amazing talent and I hope to see you use it more often! Thank you for sharing.
This is a very inspiring and amazing piece of literature. I love your writing style and I totally agree with everything you wrote! You expressed your feelings through a work of art and I felt that as very touching, and fantastic! Keep it up!
Such an outspoken poem that really touches the heart showing that the old scars of black oppression and white supremacy are still there despite being proclaimed as gone and in the past. A great poem