I want to hear a poem that
sends shivers down my spine
and brings tears to my eyes.
I want to hear a poem that
speaks truthfully.
I want to hear a poem
that slaps me in the face,
and then makes me feel okay again,
I want to hear a poem that fixes depression,
and soothes the soul.
I want to hear a poem that answers my questions,
and solves equations,
and slams oppression right out of the park.
I want to hear a poem that whispers in your ear,
and puts the word righteousness on
the tip of your tongue.
I want to hear a poem about obsession,
something you can't live without,
something that makes your internal clock go tick-tock,
something that makes your mind form words,
and your mouth make them mean something.
I want to hear a poem that,

speaks