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
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”
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
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
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!
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
There’s a reason why we have conflicts; if it weren’t for the evil in the hearts of men. There’s a reason why we have protests; if it weren’t for the tyranny of institutional racism. There’s a reason for the women’s … Continue reading The Social Justice Cause
In the Garden of Eden, where secrets lay,Adam and Eve danced, in innocence played.God’s voice echoed a solemn decreed:“The fruit of one tree, you shall not eat”. A serpent slithered, the sly devil beguiled,Temptation whispered, deceit wore a smile.Eve’s curious … Continue reading Where Do We Go From Here
Our liberal democracy we revere,with rules from the majority.All the citizens are sovereign,with rights and authority. In contrast to an autocracy,elites in power, hiding their flawsand oppressing the minorities,with unfair and unequal laws. The nationalists follow him around,in blind obedience,believing … Continue reading Why We Gravitate To Authoritarianism
This land is your land and this land is my landFrom California to the New York islandFrom the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream watersThis land was made for you and me As I went walking that ribbon of highwayI … Continue reading This Land Is Your Land
Let’s sit down, and have a quiet conversation,Talk about our future, and find a sound solution.We don’t need to be enemies, we can be friends,If we listen to each other, and make amends. Let’s stop this cycle, of contempt and … Continue reading Making It A Fair Fight
If first place wins the gold—why does second place receive a silver medal?Is it a consolation price,because everybody knows,that second place is the first loser? If it’s government, by the people,for the people,are the citizens in charge;because the governmentis the … Continue reading Class Hierarchy
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