Poetic Reflections in the Contemporary Verse
Title: A Symphony of Shadows In the abyss of urban nights, Where celestial gems are veiled, A tapestry of city lights, Leaves stargazers sorely regaled. Each flickering beam drowns the dark, Eclipsing our cosmic existence, Yet even with nocturnal spark, We yearn for celestial persistence. The cityscape, a grand façade, Glitters with artificial grace, While nature’s wonders are awed, Hidden...
Title: The Whisper of Truth In shadows cast by power’s might, A threat emerges in the night, A whispered voice, a chilling vow, To silence critics, disavow. Words weave a tapestry of fear, As darkness upon conscience sears, A claim to wield the sword of law, Trampling on freedoms we all adore. But midst the storm of tyrant’s reign, A...
Title: Hidden Horrors Unveiled In a chilling six-minute reel, darkness set ablaze, A sinister spectacle, a shocking charade. A man, once trusted, lost in his rage’s haze, Inflicting anguish upon his love’s tender facade. Her tear-stained eyes reflect the betrayal she felt, As blows rain down, her body trembles, distraught. The innocence of youth captures the truth, unfelt, A small...
Title: The Breath of Earth In the battle of elements, where air is vital, 2021 revealed the tale of air quality’s recital. Across the world, some places were champions bright, While some suffered, gasping for clean air’s light. From the peaks of Iceland to the gardens of paradise, Nature’s breath whispered, providing an impeccable rise. New Zealand’s pristine air, a...
Title: Unveiling Truth’s Fiery Trial Jack Smith’s evidence, in trumpet’s array, Unveiling the truth on that chilling day, With steadfast resolve, he reveals his aim, To bring forth justice and extinguish the flame. The courtroom awaits with bated breath, As Smith presents his case, unveiling death, For January 6, a stain that remains, Each shred of proof echoes collective pains....
Title: The Illusion of Entitlement You’re being a baby, my dear old friend, At forty-one, it’s time to comprehend, No job, no savings, yet you refuse to see, The consequences of your own apathy. Reliant on your parents for every rent, You yearn for a role that’s heaven-sent, But opportunities knock in various forms, Perseverance, not pride, helps us weather...
Title: Shattering the Shadows Through the depths of unjust confinement, Exposed truths emerge, a grave reminder, Police trainers, perpetuating division, Sexist language and violence as their armor. Presumed protectors now exposed as culprits, Their distorted teachings breed no justice, In classrooms tainted with prejudice, Institutionalized biases they thus possess. But let us stand amid this disarray, Voices united, demanding reform...
Title: Resilience Unveiled In the depths of history’s telling, A narrative long suppressed, rebelling. Whispers of truth, once concealed, Now stand tall, African heritage revealed. Tales untold, now etched in time’s ink, Resilient souls refusing to shrink. A tapestry woven with strength and might, An ode to triumph in the darkest of night. From ancestral lands, a legacy bestowed, Bravery...
Title: Snowfall Scars In the midst of winter’s icy reign, A silver plow maneuvered, striving to tame. Snow-laden peaks whispered a frozen tune, As Jeremy Renner faced an untimely swoon. The video reveals a chilling sight, A mishap that filled the air with fright. Fate’s frosty grip tightened its hold, Leaving aspirations dashed and dreams untold. Yet, amidst the wreckage,...
