Getting Pleasure from Others’ Pain
In the depths of my passion’s flame,Rage spreads its wings—looking for blame. Lost in the tempest of my burning desire,Igniting hate and fanning the fire. But why do I still believe,That justice resides in my own pain’s reprieve? For virtue’s … Continue reading Getting Pleasure from Others’ Pain
What am I thankful for?
Billions of people on Earth—They all have a story—Some of triumph,Others of struggle. They all seek validationThrough relationships—Some are trying to maintain one,Others are just trying to hold on. You’re one of them;I am the other. By: ElRoyPoet © 2023 … Continue reading What am I thankful for?
Zionism and the Echoes of “Never Again”
Why do we keep having wars?Our young peopledon’t want them anymore.Can’t you see they’re peacefullymarching in the streets? The more guns you buy,the more innocents die.The more rockets you fire,the more destruction and dire. Who gave the zealots the right … Continue reading Zionism and the Echoes of “Never Again”
Social Justice Activists
Protests devolve into riots.Thunderstorms spawn tornadoes.Don’t be inciting the snowflakes.Don’t be chasing storm troopers! By: ElRoyPoet © 2020 Tensions over Israel-Hamas war on the rise in the U.S. In the past month, there have been numerous protests worldwide due to … Continue reading Social Justice Activists
A Man of Character
I have a cancer of the spirit,That’s bending my spine.I want instant gratification,Because my thoughts are selfish.And my being is prideful. It grieves my heart,That my generation’s faith has faltered.How can we remain righteous,When the evil capitalists,Have made gluttony too … Continue reading A Man of Character
People Who Need People Poems
Help Me, Help You I have to blame others for my shortcomings, because if those who loved me had tried harder, I wouldn’t have these issues. If those who tried to help me, had succeeded, there’d be no regrets. If … Continue reading People Who Need People Poems
Peace in the Middle East
To the patriotic mother who teaches her child to hate:so why do you have babies,if you only poison their minds with death?And that will be the rocket,hovering over your son’s head. Cain why do you hate Abel?Is it because Allah—God … Continue reading Peace in the Middle East
Homelessness: Injustice in Plain Sight
Every day, I drive down the street in my truck.I see the homeless people standing on the sidewalk;Beggars holding up a sign, asking for a buck. In the summertime:I enjoy the air-conditioning,As they sweat in the heat of the sun. … Continue reading Homelessness: Injustice in Plain Sight
“Owning the Libs”, an American Allegory
In the land of the free, where patriarchy reigns,A stubborn authoritarian holds on tightly, to the reins.For everybody believes that:“Father knows best”,Even when he doesn’t, how dare you protest. He leads the white house down an erroneous path,And as they … Continue reading “Owning the Libs”, an American Allegory
Don’t give in, don’t give out!
I know how you feel.There are signsof global warmingand rumors of rockets,falling from the sky. Will I live free?Will my children overcomethe next catastrophe?Every day you wonderwho’ll be the next casualty. We dodged a bulletin the last emergency.Will the Earth … Continue reading Don’t give in, don’t give out!
Can AI Be Fair For All
AI—the dawning of a new age—A time of change, some fear, some wage.A glorious new tool, so we’ve been told,To revolutionize and improve the world. But caution whispers in the breeze,A warning of how technology can seize.For while it automates … Continue reading Can AI Be Fair For All
Game Over
I had an idea for a little poem,That I wanted to write for you. I was a little sleepy,And it was a little fuzzy,So I wrote it down,To review it later, with you. After I wrote it,I had to rewrite … Continue reading Game Over
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