When you need relief,When you’re desperate for a cure—You’ll believe the spokesman,Who tells you: ‘Don’t give up on hope’;For that’s the only message,You really wanted to hear. Because you desire a miracle,And if not,You’d have to settle,For something or anything … Continue reading If I ever lose my faith
Take away the social programs,I’ve never needed assistance or relief.I’m self-sufficient, self-helped—Dependence was never my belief. Take away my civil rights,It’s okay, I’ve always walked the line,I’m free to speak, free to be me—Without them, I’ll still be fine. Take … Continue reading The MAGA Simpleton’s Motto
I saw a homeless humansleeping on the sidewalk.Cars were driving by,people were walking past.But, I also couldn’t stop to help—because then,I’d be late for work myself,and I didn’t want to be that guy. Every day is a struggle.Bills piling up, … Continue reading Economic Insecurity: The Poor will always be with You
If a man can’t get respect,he is dead—a spirit who no longer breatheslife into the community. If a woman doesn’t get love,she is also dead—without a heart’s embrace,she fades into oblivion. But a woman without somebodyto love her—will survive, if … Continue reading Respect and Love: Anatomy of a Poem
“My role is to uncover myths and deception. But what do I do with the truth if people continue to deceive themselves in order to cope with their delusions?” By: ElRoyPoet Imagination “Thinking positively is a lie, just like thinking … Continue reading Reality: the poet’s battle
A woman’s role, to support and obey,To her man, her lord, in her way.If she claims to be Christian,Yet is caught in deception,Her faith is the price she must pay. Prompt: A woman cannot be a church lady if she … Continue reading The Church Lady’s Dilemma
Do I speak with a careless tongue,Unaware that my free speech is wrong?Is it my voice that cuts so deep,Into wounds you’ve chosen to keep? Perhaps I see with biased eyes,Judging what I think, not what’s wise.Could it be your … Continue reading Everything I say offends
The Contract To you I may not be a handsome man,and to me you might not be a pretty woman.But that’s okay; all I’m looking for is a ladywho is easy on the eyes and not stern-looking. Youth ages and … Continue reading Mature man seeks Wife
Cause: Her heart for a long time had been frozen by her peers,Not being able to trust, have always been her fears.That her love was unrequited floods my own with tears. By: Obinnex © 2022 Effect: She’ll never change for … Continue reading Unrequited Love Poems
Love can be two-faced—Bringing joy and then pain,A roller-coaster ride for your emotions—Leaving you in bliss or in shame. False love will make rivers flow,Leaving you to drown in sorrow—Feeling tormented—Like you’ve never been before. But because my desire is … Continue reading Do You Still Want To Be My Valentine?
Drugs can’t cure haters—Religion can’t mask it,Psychiatrists can’t talk you out of it.Only Jesus can soften your heart—If you allow His forgiveness to come in. Edited by: ElRoyPoet, 2025 If You Struggle To Let Go Of Hatred, Watch This The … Continue reading Hate is a cancer for your soul
In injured hearts where hope takes root,A sister’s spiritual journey ends up moot.Women yearn for a path made clear,Yet often feel the weight of men’s fear. In church, at home, where voices rise,Men stand as leaders, firm and wise.Their call … Continue reading Her silent contract with the church
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