Once upon a time, in a country known as Democracyland, there lived two neighboring communities: Libertyville and Securitytown. These communities had different government policies when it came to borders and civil rights, making them quite distinct from one another. In … Continue reading A Tale of 2 Democracies: Liberal versus Illiberal
The southern borderis not “being invaded”.There’s not a military enemyswimming across the Rio Grande. Citizens, why do you frame humansas illegal migrants?When all they’re seekingis “humanitarian parole.” Installing razor wireis not a state’s “right of self-defense”.It’s a “crime against humanity”don’t … Continue reading Republicans don’t want to secure the border, they want to close the border!
When facing propaganda, be wary and wise,schemes that profit, state actors will disguise.Modern charlatans, manipulating with skill,using fake media, false equivalences will instill. Our emotional instincts, no match for their deceit,repeating blatant lies, brings societal defeat.Your money and dignity, both … Continue reading How Fear Mongering and Fake Promises influence Voters
You live to learn. You learn to live. There’s only one way to go. There are no shortcuts. The casinos are full of players, Who believe they can game the system. A few are born with the gift. But most … Continue reading Gambling leads to Addiction
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?
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!
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
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
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
No more “I love you’s”,the affection was nothing more than a hollow display. No more “I love you’s”,I can’t be forced to love anybody—that way. No more “I love you’s”,the truth is: I was never really meant to stay. No … Continue reading No More “I Love You’s”
I live in the present,hoping to lastuntil tomorrow. But If not me,my children,I plead let them be. And if not on earth,in Heaven,That’s where I’d like to be. So how do we make itfrom here, to the future;is there a … Continue reading From Civil to Eternal Beings
In a dim-lit room, I see her walking in,Her magnetic presence, draws me in. I try to resist, and keep my distances,But her attraction, leaves me defenseless. As my thoughts float away, into clouds of bliss.I’m lost in a world, … Continue reading Man Seeking Wife
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