“What is more dangerous for the economy of our democracy: To teach our high school students—the Constitution or the history of the civil rights movement?” By: ElRoyPoet, 2022 Commentary: MLK’s “I have a Dream” speech was inspired, no doubt about … Continue reading MLK Day
How about this year, instead of pursuing the same old vain ambitions, such as wasting our time and money on self improvement—we look outward instead? How about if we try, to make a difference for somebody else—who is not able … Continue reading A New Year’s Resolution
I had a thought,That came to my mind.Why it stayed,I don’t know. It caused me distress,And gave me no rest,For it refused to go. It was a prideful thought.And I feared,I might commit the deed,It represented in my mind. And … Continue reading Redeemed
Even though I love youwith all my heart,I must follow through. I can either take the lead,or we can act together.However,if you can’t be true to us,I must fade away. It’s not what I do and say.It’s what you imaginemy … Continue reading Cosmic Lover
You say you wanna revolution—Well—you know,We all want to change the world,You tell me that it’s restitution—Well—you know,We all want to change the past— But when you talk about destruction—Don’t you know that you can count me out,Don’t you know … Continue reading Let’s Vote Not Revolt
When I have a problem,do I ask myself: “What would Jesus Do”?Since, that is beyond any human’s comprehension,do I instead ask myself: “What would Jesus’ disciple do”?Since, that is still beyond most humans’ comprehension,do I just ask myself: “What would … Continue reading Decisions
If I don’t mind my thoughts,They’ll get a mind of their own. If you dare push my buttons,I’m gonna’ push back—harder. I’m like a volcano,I can only hold it in—so long. When I was a teenager,I’d get my feelings hurt. … Continue reading Watch Your Words
I do what I can, so that I will be liked.Everybody wants attention, but not in every detail,just the ones, that I’m not ashamed of. I try to make myself presentable.I put my best foot forward,and hope that you won’t … Continue reading Canceled
When you choose religion,there are consequences.And it’s easy to become entangled,with so many strings attached. For at the altar,a puppet master awaits you,and his understudy, too. Oh, did I forget to mention,that you’re the puppet? By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Commentary: … Continue reading Fanaticism
Analogy: A swinging pendulum is often used to demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is certainly true in the physical world, but there’s also a theory … Continue reading Repercussions
Everywhere I look,I see people in need.I see them struggling;I feel their suffering. It hurts my mindand grieves my heart.Why are there so many freemanlosing control? I pray each nightfor all of them—their burden is unbearable—it’s crushing my soul. I … Continue reading Saving The World
Anything I say, offends you. What ever happened to the old saying: “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”? Now it seems that words hurt even more—they hurt twice. Because if you become triggered—you … Continue reading The Truth Hurts
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