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#*God's love is delight itself it is beauty itself it is tender yet fierce sweet yet wild steadfast yet unpredictable enveloping yet freeing captivating yet boundless protective yet empowering certain yet never boring relentless yet gentle secure yet mysterious trustworthy yet exciting all-consuming yet unfathomable He is everything you’ve ever hoped for, dreamed of, longed after or imagined and so much more He is the Lover of your needy, thirsty soul and He fights continually for your heart*#
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Nov 13, 2015
Nov 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM UTC
The Infinite Paradisiacal Paradoxical Paragon
Society sells beautiful lies, Emphasis on the beautiful, They sell you the definition of beauty in small pictures, small ads, small sizes. Spinning the world on a string, They've got us all fooled. Telling teens they don't need to eat, "Skip the food today, be beautiful tomorrow". Selling the idea that beauty can replace sorrows. Society sells the idea that beauty is empowerment. Society sells the idea that if you are beautiful, then you could have the world on a string. These lies lead our leaders of tomorrow into disarray. Sell us the idea that if we are beautiful today will be better than yesterday. But the empty promises lead us all astray, Abandoned on street corners begging for scraps, because we didn't think we felt empowerment. Society sells small, Society sells beauty, Society sells small. Small models, Small manikins, Small sizes. Spinning the world on a string, Society sells the idea that the size of your waist, defines how beautiful you are. Society sells the idea that beauty is empowerment. Society sells small. Society sells the idea that if you are not small, you are not **empowered, ugly, waste of space.** Society sells small. Society says beauty is empowerment. These lies lead our leaders of tomorrow into disarray, Too many teens today are to prone to facings their problems with razor blades, Because today was not better than yesterday. Then tomorrow won't be either. Society sells small, small pictures, small ads, small manikins. Society sells protruding plastic ribs, ribs sharp enough to cut paper. Society sells the figures of the sick and dying. Society sells small. Small enough to be drop dead gorgeous, Emphasis on the drop dead, Society sells women who are severely underfed. Society sells women suffering from malnutrition. Since when did this become tradition? Since when was fragile stature empowering? Society sells skin and bones. Society sells so small, women are literally dying to feel beautiful.
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Aug 11, 2014
Aug 11, 2014 at 12:22 AM UTC
Small
Society sells beautiful lies, Emphasis on the beautiful, They sell you the definition of beauty in small pictures, small ads, small sizes. Spinning the world on a string, They've got us all fooled. Telling teens they don't need to eat, "Skip the food today, be beautiful tomorrow". Selling the idea that beauty can replace sorrows. Society sells the idea that beauty is empowerment. Society sells the idea that if you are beautiful, then you could have the world on a string. These lies lead our leaders of tomorrow into disarray. Sell us the idea that if we are beautiful today will be better than yesterday. But the empty promises lead us all astray, Abandoned on street corners begging for scraps, because we didn't think we felt empowerment. Society sells small, Society sells beauty, Society sells small. Small models, Small manikins, Small sizes. Spinning the world on a string, Society sells the idea that the size of your waist, defines how beautiful you are. Society sells the idea that beauty is empowerment. Society sells small. Society sells the idea that if you are not small, you are not **empowered, ugly, waste of space.** Society sells small. Society says beauty is empowerment. These lies lead our leaders of tomorrow into disarray, Too many teens today are to prone to facings their problems with razor blades, Because today was not better than yesterday. Then tomorrow won't be either. Society sells small, small pictures, small ads, small manikins. Society sells protruding plastic ribs, ribs sharp enough to cut paper. Society sells the figures of the sick and dying. Society sells small. Small enough to be drop dead gorgeous, Emphasis on the drop dead, Society sells women who are severely underfed. Society sells women suffering from malnutrition. Since when did this become tradition? Since when was fragile stature empowering? Society sells skin and bones. Society sells so small, women are literally dying to feel beautiful.
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Light Brilliant vision Illuminating, enlightening, empowering Light is beautifully radiant Vivid
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Apr 16, 2015
Apr 16, 2015 at 6:48 PM UTC
LIGHT
*transported back into those walls running down the basement hall i locked the door so i could hide and reaching for a 45 with practically no voice at all i sang along and prayed to drown you out does the soul regenerate? what part of me did you take? your verbal threats would make me gasp no one could hear when I called out record player winding ‘round i tried to yell but couldn’t shout yet something you did cultivate a plan you helped to propagate for each and every time i ran like a builder in a gym i’d sing a song and sing again strengthening the chords within empowering my voice ©2016janetaylor
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May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016 at 6:46 AM UTC
empowering my voice
What is freedom? Freedom is the ability to choose for yourself. Freedom is a choice between what is, and what can be. Freedom is empowering others to love themselves. What is your government? Who are these impostors who speak about the need to breath, but won’t let us? Who fights for freedom and equality? No one. These men fight against us for the slice of a pie, lining their pockets as kids in Africa die. The people shouldn't fear their government, the government should fear its people. What is the value of a dollar? Is it the freedom to eat? Or the cement wrapped tight around your feet, water forced between your teeth? Who is freer? The Baker Boy? Scraping by on a dime? Or old man flush with pedigree? Drunk with greed and the taste of fine wine? Freedom is being faced with two equally infallible truths, and choosing deftly between the two, which sounds better to you? Who is freer? Those who choose to drop f-bombs on stage, or those who drop bombs of wisdom in its place? Don’t be discouraged when the one locked down is you, when the wicked wage war in your home terrain, when you struggle back and forth, with the pain of being raised a Jew. Who decides your fate? Who decides your fate when your rent is late? Who decides your fate when you discover your son is gay? Who decides your fate when the crest falls flat? Who decides your fate when the tumor is malignant? Who decides your fate when your sutures fall out? Who decides your fate when you find you've lost your way? Who decides your fate when the embers die down? Who decides your fate when sorrow silently drips across your face? Who decides your fate when the voices inside your head can’t seem to agree? You, your life is yours to create. What bars our freedom? Oppression, Persecution, Indecision, Doubt, Hatred, Contention, Jealousy, Addiction, Pride, And most importantly of all, (Silence) Fear. Yes! Fear is no friend of freedom, Antithesis to the dream. Fear is a struggling shadow, Cast behind us as we gleam. Contrast, Darkness exists through the brightness of the sun. Our predisposition isn't for failure, But bursting forth grasping for freedom’s sake. Don’t settle for sickly shadows, Accept only warm smiles between friends at the end of the day. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of freedom, The march of liberty. Fear isn't the courage to stand up for a friend, Fear isn't the strength to share what you believe in, Fear isn't holding a friends hand when they've lost their sight, Fear isn't within a friend’s victory finding only delight, But freedom is!
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Oct 9, 2013
Oct 9, 2013 at 4:26 AM UTC
To Be Determined
What is freedom? Freedom is the ability to choose for yourself. Freedom is a choice between what is, and what can be. Freedom is empowering others to love themselves. What is your government? Who are these impostors who speak about the need to breath, but won’t let us? Who fights for freedom and equality? No one. These men fight against us for the slice of a pie, lining their pockets as kids in Africa die. The people shouldn't fear their government, the government should fear its people. What is the value of a dollar? Is it the freedom to eat? Or the cement wrapped tight around your feet, water forced between your teeth? Who is freer? The Baker Boy? Scraping by on a dime? Or old man flush with pedigree? Drunk with greed and the taste of fine wine? Freedom is being faced with two equally infallible truths, and choosing deftly between the two, which sounds better to you? Who is freer? Those who choose to drop f-bombs on stage, or those who drop bombs of wisdom in its place? Don’t be discouraged when the one locked down is you, when the wicked wage war in your home terrain, when you struggle back and forth, with the pain of being raised a Jew. Who decides your fate? Who decides your fate when your rent is late? Who decides your fate when you discover your son is gay? Who decides your fate when the crest falls flat? Who decides your fate when the tumor is malignant? Who decides your fate when your sutures fall out? Who decides your fate when you find you've lost your way? Who decides your fate when the embers die down? Who decides your fate when sorrow silently drips across your face? Who decides your fate when the voices inside your head can’t seem to agree? You, your life is yours to create. What bars our freedom? Oppression, Persecution, Indecision, Doubt, Hatred, Contention, Jealousy, Addiction, Pride, And most importantly of all, (Silence) Fear. Yes! Fear is no friend of freedom, Antithesis to the dream. Fear is a struggling shadow, Cast behind us as we gleam. Contrast, Darkness exists through the brightness of the sun. Our predisposition isn't for failure, But bursting forth grasping for freedom’s sake. Don’t settle for sickly shadows, Accept only warm smiles between friends at the end of the day. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of freedom, The march of liberty. Fear isn't the courage to stand up for a friend, Fear isn't the strength to share what you believe in, Fear isn't holding a friends hand when they've lost their sight, Fear isn't within a friend’s victory finding only delight, But freedom is!
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An era of feminism, Which should never be questioned. Empowering women To strive, and strive again. We speak of desexualization. To free the ****** Unveil carnal harassment, And speak our minds. But we can be sightless Toward the sexualization of man. The way we view testosterone As broad shoulders and shirtlessness. Do not sift through my words! I believe in the power feminism. But I am disappointed With the sexualization of man. We're determined to trump the blurred ***** Yet drool over a man in Calvin Klein. We frown upon the "Perfect Body" campaign... But applaud a "built" man. I wish for bodies to be just that: Bodies. For sexualized men and women To be more than carved features.
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Nov 3, 2015
Nov 3, 2015 at 11:48 PM UTC
For Feminism; Against Sexualization
Deep brown color, messy as it’s eaten. Like something that failed to crunch. Brittle yet soft, rough and delicate. It can be fudgy, chewy or cake-like, topped with walnuts or apricot glaze. A heavy horse failing to hike the high mountain of crisp. Hard on the outside, but not as taut as chocolate-chip cookies, or M&M;’s, A fragile strength that breaks with subtle touch. Smooth and moist inside, melted chocolate held together. Created solely for a royal’s mouth to taste, Slowly dissolving, sea foam ****** by the damp sand, A guilty pleasure I cannot live without. The brownie becoming a beautiful bouquet blossoming In my chocolate tinted mouth. It cures whatever ails you, The flavor empowering any mist of dullness or bitterness. Forgetting about everything, as he mixed the batter Creating the perfect combination of smoothness, sweetness, And the creamy after-taste. Our favorite thing to bake together. Friday evening we scurried to the kitchen, creating our own baking contest. His hazel eyes, swirling with the batter poured in circles, His lips, whistling to the beautiful sight of brownies, plumping as they bake. Days later, we would come back to that kitchen, With the scent of freshly baked brownies still lingering in the air. We would look at each other’s deep brown eyes Like the brownies we baked and enjoyed together. His lips, a wallop of sweetness.
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Jun 1, 2014
Jun 1, 2014 at 7:52 PM UTC
Brownies
Doctor Ponsonby’s Patented Empowering Electrical Rosary *This ilke Monk leet olde thynges pace, And heeld after the newe world the space.* Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales How out of date are simple wooden beads An upgrade is what the Rosary needs! Something to give your meditations spice Connected to your electronic device Beamed back and forth to The Cloud, you see With mega-mega gigs of memory Doctor Ponsonby’s Patented Empowering Electrical Rosary is just the thing! The Ave Maria is so out of date It’s Ave ME now, ‘cause we’re all so great! Make your prayers less about God, more about you Signal yourself through sacred Tooth of Blue A camera hidden in the crucifix Enables you to take your selfie-flicks The Pater beads count each joggery mile Or kilometres if those are your style The Ave beads are recycled with care To save the forests, the rivers, and air Designed in Germany, made in China High-definition beads; there’s nothing finer Buy the first (as advertised on tv) And we’ll send you a second all for free Remember: for weddings, funerals, and daily devotions Let RAM and ROM go through all the motions Doctor Ponsonby’s Patented Empowering Electrical Rosary – O make it sing!
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Jan 26, 2017
Jan 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM UTC
Doctor Ponsonby's Patented Empowering Electrical Rosary
I don't have any emotions anymore Sometimes, I don’t know if I’m having a feeling Or I am dreaming, while I am awake? Some might think that my mind is exploring my emotions while looking for happiness, So I decided to bake a melodrama cake Nope! I meant mel-o-cream butter pound cake The ingredient is my path to getting my feelings back Egg, butter, flour, sugar, raisins, baking powder and a little milk I just want to transfer my feeling, with some logical thinking..   Somewhere, deep within a non stanzaic, and syllabic poem forms by the minute It’s going to trend like this cake, which is going to be bake with love Poetry is everywhere, creaming my butter and sugar is poetic because butter and sugar never stick together. It also reminds me of Nana’s golden brown patties, tasty and spicy Adding the eggs, nutmeg, baking powder, brings out the natural female traits in this Island girl, without my empowering dreads The raisins and the baking powder remind me of The Rise of Radical African American Activism, And all that rises, rise in due degree so poetry is everywhere it's  in everything we say and do.
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Oct 7, 2015
Oct 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM UTC
I don't know If I 'm Having A Feeling
Light cresting the horizon, she reveals herself to me. Her brilliant beauty shining, enlightening me is the Sun. Leaving me blind eyes for it's long since I've seen the light. As my sight returns, I see a smile upon her glowing face. Happiness and warmth shines through, but also sadness. Such a cavernous sorrow only matched by mine. She speaks to me of a wish to be with the Moon once more. Like when the land was warm and both did linger in the sky. A brisk winter wind now engulfs the Sun. Yet still she shines beautiful life, given to all that behold her. I have felt her kind light on me, and I have come to cherish the feel. Memories of my unending midnight that left me cold and bleak, evaporated; replaced with joy, for returned have the young embers of feelings. With the presence of the Sun I have been brought back to life. And I wish to covet her, like the day does the light. I whisper a wish, a pining desire to share that heavenly grace with the Sun. But I may only behold her poetic wonder with my eyes I fear. Far to deep is her flame, which I still yearn after. Trudging forth is a feeling of looming disaster, for her thirst is of the Moon's accompaniment alone. Who am I to stand between the Sun and Moon? Gods in the sky. For I do not reside above the clouds; I am but a mere observer far below. Enchanted by the mellow glide through the heavens that they shared. The Moon should feel her kind sunshine upon his face again. He knows little of the night that I have hid in for ages repeated, for he is not charged to linger in darkness for all eternity, like I. A reluctance I feel to accept the truth, but I may not escape it. Though, should my heart be tamed? Which is so full of longing. Ages have passed since my bones have felt this empowering warmth. I find my mind imagining, dreaming, wandering; into a place it's far too long since felt any comfort in. Only to be brought back to the present by the warmth of her smile, a glance from her beautiful piercing eyes, to hark of her divine laughter. Remembering that happiness is felt in the presence of a flower, yet to pluck it for ones self, would begin an end to its beauty. Whatever may be the desire of the Sun, I share for her too. For she has shown me life like I've forgotten was possible. A gift of the like that I could never return with all of my days. A lost soul in lingering affection of a star, to be looked upon as a fool. Though a fool for attempting, rather a fool for abstaining. So return to the dark I will, awaiting in hope for my day to come. The day that the Sun should like to illuminate me again, and fill my soul with warmth. Yet I am terrified that day will never arrive for me, for I've known not but this tragic desolation that has consumed my heart. Until I met the Sun.
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Jan 13, 2014
Jan 13, 2014 at 1:34 PM UTC
Until I met the Sun
Light cresting the horizon, she reveals herself to me. Her brilliant beauty shining, enlightening me is the Sun. Leaving me blind eyes for it's long since I've seen the light. As my sight returns, I see a smile upon her glowing face. Happiness and warmth shines through, but also sadness. Such a cavernous sorrow only matched by mine. She speaks to me of a wish to be with the Moon once more. Like when the land was warm and both did linger in the sky. A brisk winter wind now engulfs the Sun. Yet still she shines beautiful life, given to all that behold her. I have felt her kind light on me, and I have come to cherish the feel. Memories of my unending midnight that left me cold and bleak, evaporated; replaced with joy, for returned have the young embers of feelings. With the presence of the Sun I have been brought back to life. And I wish to covet her, like the day does the light. I whisper a wish, a pining desire to share that heavenly grace with the Sun. But I may only behold her poetic wonder with my eyes I fear. Far to deep is her flame, which I still yearn after. Trudging forth is a feeling of looming disaster, for her thirst is of the Moon's accompaniment alone. Who am I to stand between the Sun and Moon? Gods in the sky. For I do not reside above the clouds; I am but a mere observer far below. Enchanted by the mellow glide through the heavens that they shared. The Moon should feel her kind sunshine upon his face again. He knows little of the night that I have hid in for ages repeated, for he is not charged to linger in darkness for all eternity, like I. A reluctance I feel to accept the truth, but I may not escape it. Though, should my heart be tamed? Which is so full of longing. Ages have passed since my bones have felt this empowering warmth. I find my mind imagining, dreaming, wandering; into a place it's far too long since felt any comfort in. Only to be brought back to the present by the warmth of her smile, a glance from her beautiful piercing eyes, to hark of her divine laughter. Remembering that happiness is felt in the presence of a flower, yet to pluck it for ones self, would begin an end to its beauty. Whatever may be the desire of the Sun, I share for her too. For she has shown me life like I've forgotten was possible. A gift of the like that I could never return with all of my days. A lost soul in lingering affection of a star, to be looked upon as a fool. Though a fool for attempting, rather a fool for abstaining. So return to the dark I will, awaiting in hope for my day to come. The day that the Sun should like to illuminate me again, and fill my soul with warmth. Yet I am terrified that day will never arrive for me, for I've known not but this tragic desolation that has consumed my heart. Until I met the Sun.
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Her mind was in Hawaii, Dancing under waterfalls, Wandering through rainforests, Picking tropical flowers and Braiding them into her hair, Simmering on sandy beaches, And gazing at the stars. Her heart was in Normandy, Eating crepes and sipping lattes, Strolling through spring green fields And along lazy river banks, Kissing the walls of castles, And scooping up scallop shells, Soaking up French syllables. Her hands were in her pockets, High-fiving friends and Running through her lover's hair, Sewing, cooking, washing, Punching, tearing, scratching, Caressing and confessing, Catching the very first drops of rain. Her feet were on the streets of Seattle, Tapping to the rhythm of the bass, Shuffling in and out of the rain, Dodging puddles and strangers, Observing art and sculptures, Chasing down a taxi or her dog, and embracing the crisp autumn air. Her lips were on the edge of a soda can, Singing along to her favorite songs, Whispering sweet nothings into the air, Empowering the impoverished And scorning the injustice, Kissing a forehead, lips, and hads, And stonecold silent as her mind does the work. Her eyes were fighting back frosty tears, Swallowing scarlet sunsets, Painted in yesterday's make up, Tracing your stoic silhouette, Rolling like thunder before the storm, Lapping up dizzying moonlight, And buried in words, and words, and words. Her body was in Los Angeles, But, she was on a metanoia, Breaking free of past and future To find herself a presence That would always be worth fighting for, To reach sophrosyne, namaste, And to put her frantic body to peace.
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Jul 29, 2015
Jul 29, 2015 at 2:53 AM UTC
A Girl Divided
Her mind was in Hawaii, Dancing under waterfalls, Wandering through rainforests, Picking tropical flowers and Braiding them into her hair, Simmering on sandy beaches, And gazing at the stars. Her heart was in Normandy, Eating crepes and sipping lattes, Strolling through spring green fields And along lazy river banks, Kissing the walls of castles, And scooping up scallop shells, Soaking up French syllables. Her hands were in her pockets, High-fiving friends and Running through her lover's hair, Sewing, cooking, washing, Punching, tearing, scratching, Caressing and confessing, Catching the very first drops of rain. Her feet were on the streets of Seattle, Tapping to the rhythm of the bass, Shuffling in and out of the rain, Dodging puddles and strangers, Observing art and sculptures, Chasing down a taxi or her dog, and embracing the crisp autumn air. Her lips were on the edge of a soda can, Singing along to her favorite songs, Whispering sweet nothings into the air, Empowering the impoverished And scorning the injustice, Kissing a forehead, lips, and hads, And stonecold silent as her mind does the work. Her eyes were fighting back frosty tears, Swallowing scarlet sunsets, Painted in yesterday's make up, Tracing your stoic silhouette, Rolling like thunder before the storm, Lapping up dizzying moonlight, And buried in words, and words, and words. Her body was in Los Angeles, But, she was on a metanoia, Breaking free of past and future To find herself a presence That would always be worth fighting for, To reach sophrosyne, namaste, And to put her frantic body to peace.
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Submissive To the distraction of work Those toxic emotions are there Being silenced and overlooked In the corner of heart Those emotions are empowering herself Soon she’ll be pushing for equality Distraction and denial won’t overpower Sending me into a downwards spiral.
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Aug 4, 2022
Aug 4, 2022 at 10:50 PM UTC
Meek Emotions
he him, miralo he has nothing special he gets lost among crowds she her, mirala she swears we're beyond racism sexism, citizenism, heterosexism classism, and many other isms they have something in common... they think they're free which is very different to they think (therefore) they're free because indoctrination has infected their thoughts they call themselves patriots as they proudly wear the american flag on small pins they even have a yellow "support our troops" sticker on their bumper i'm telling you she thinks she's free: mrs. successful latina "embraced" by america's corporate world she "broke through" the glass ceiling (then sealed it again) no... other latinas would be too much of a competition they need to have their own merits have it as hard as she had it she feels good about being tokenized she's glad that "America" gave her such opportunities "Why her?" out of so many others she's so lucky so why bother **** the rest as long as "she's free" He thinks he's free: "What's with this feminist ******** he says he raises his fist but not in an empowering way instead he threatens to land it on a woman's face "that's what she gets for trying to be a man" They think they're free "we're over homophobia they're just isolated cases of intolerance..." "i mean as long as you go about your business and don't bother no body i mean don't preach it to everyone don't show it don't say it you're free to be who you are but just hide it... why do you want to get married? it doesn't make sense i mean it might only be a phase..." we think we're free "we do the jobs no body else wants this is not our country you know, we need to follow the rules, be good citizens, don't ask for too much, make sure we don't make them uncomfortable, keep the status quo, stop...they're starring... we should wait... let them set the rules" today: they think they're free but one day they'll think and therefore they will be truly free... xtp los angeles, march 3 2008
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Jul 31, 2014
Jul 31, 2014 at 7:36 PM UTC
They Think They're Free
he him, miralo he has nothing special he gets lost among crowds she her, mirala she swears we're beyond racism sexism, citizenism, heterosexism classism, and many other isms they have something in common... they think they're free which is very different to they think (therefore) they're free because indoctrination has infected their thoughts they call themselves patriots as they proudly wear the american flag on small pins they even have a yellow "support our troops" sticker on their bumper i'm telling you she thinks she's free: mrs. successful latina "embraced" by america's corporate world she "broke through" the glass ceiling (then sealed it again) no... other latinas would be too much of a competition they need to have their own merits have it as hard as she had it she feels good about being tokenized she's glad that "America" gave her such opportunities "Why her?" out of so many others she's so lucky so why bother **** the rest as long as "she's free" He thinks he's free: "What's with this feminist ******** he says he raises his fist but not in an empowering way instead he threatens to land it on a woman's face "that's what she gets for trying to be a man" They think they're free "we're over homophobia they're just isolated cases of intolerance..." "i mean as long as you go about your business and don't bother no body i mean don't preach it to everyone don't show it don't say it you're free to be who you are but just hide it... why do you want to get married? it doesn't make sense i mean it might only be a phase..." we think we're free "we do the jobs no body else wants this is not our country you know, we need to follow the rules, be good citizens, don't ask for too much, make sure we don't make them uncomfortable, keep the status quo, stop...they're starring... we should wait... let them set the rules" today: they think they're free but one day they'll think and therefore they will be truly free... xtp los angeles, march 3 2008
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practicing freedom is allowing yourself to notice the beauty in each and every day practicing freedom is knowing that saying nothing or everything is perfectly okay practicing freedom is loving your skin in whatever color it comes in practicing freedom is wholeheartedly empowering both women and men practicing freedom is fighting for those who are oppressed practicing freedom is knowing even boys can wear a dress practicing freedom is breaking free of societal expectation practicing freedom is respecting those who live outside of normal presentations practicing freedom is declaring truth over lies practicing freedom is learning to leave fear behind practicing freedom is prioritizing people over money practicing freedom is realizing that human life is endlessly more valuable than the ******* economy practicing freedom is believing you are enough every background, ethnicity, and gender is deserving of love practicing freedom is striving for unity practicing freedom is recognizing the division that's destroying you and me practicing freedom is acknowledging your dreams practicing freedom is keeping hope alive despite all things the practice of freedom.
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Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018 at 3:46 PM UTC
the practice of freedom
Little black girl don’t cry, They just don’t understand your grace. Too scared to try and give you an embrace, Because the media have taught you to hate your face. Curly hair and plump lips, They wish they looked like you so don’t feel dismissed. I know It’s hard sometimes to wake up with a smile, But baby girl you’re something worthwhile. Little black girl don’t cry, If they appropriate and take your style. Doesn’t mean you still cant shine with that beautiful skin, So reflective that the sun can’t help but compliment your melanin. They say you’ve got that black girl magic, But drag you down when you try and project what you want to say. Have you noticed that you get more attention when you wear that swimsuit,But not in that cultural garment because it is too empowering and not subtle like a flute. Little black girl don’t cry, When they point at you and laugh. Dignity is what we were born with and unfortunately it can never be taught. We are strong, powerful and so full of prosperity, that we will always have the last laugh. From one stereotype to another, Life can be nothing but trouble. But from one black girl to another, Keep slaying like no other. Stay bright like the star you are, They only see darkness in our appearance because they cannot fathom the indescribable. Your skin tone is the beauty they refuse to see, But don’t you dare let it be the reason you cry yourself to sleep Because little black girl you are a beautiful sight to see!
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Oct 7, 2017
Oct 7, 2017 at 2:06 PM UTC
Little Black Girl Don't Cry
Little black girl don’t cry, They just don’t understand your grace. Too scared to try and give you an embrace, Because the media have taught you to hate your face. Curly hair and plump lips, They wish they looked like you so don’t feel dismissed. I know It’s hard sometimes to wake up with a smile, But baby girl you’re something worthwhile. Little black girl don’t cry, If they appropriate and take your style. Doesn’t mean you still cant shine with that beautiful skin, So reflective that the sun can’t help but compliment your melanin. They say you’ve got that black girl magic, But drag you down when you try and project what you want to say. Have you noticed that you get more attention when you wear that swimsuit,But not in that cultural garment because it is too empowering and not subtle like a flute. Little black girl don’t cry, When they point at you and laugh. Dignity is what we were born with and unfortunately it can never be taught. We are strong, powerful and so full of prosperity, that we will always have the last laugh. From one stereotype to another, Life can be nothing but trouble. But from one black girl to another, Keep slaying like no other. Stay bright like the star you are, They only see darkness in our appearance because they cannot fathom the indescribable. Your skin tone is the beauty they refuse to see, But don’t you dare let it be the reason you cry yourself to sleep Because little black girl you are a beautiful sight to see!
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I unleash this thing inside me; So lively and empowering. I cannot feel this way, through any other form. It is as though, I am completely reborn. But every time I write I cannot help but, feel so melancholy. The emotions I hold just overwhelming me. It’s as if the sadness in me breathes air again. But every time I write, I understand myself a little more. I love myself just a little bit. I feel comfortable with myself. And anytime I write, it’s truly from the heart. It's that bitter-sweet part of life. It's my own personal slice of happiness... EVERY TIME I WRITE.
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Jan 14, 2014
Jan 14, 2014 at 12:33 AM UTC
Every time I Write
It is empowering to see other women besides me, unfolding their wings, holding the key to unlocking their dreams, and fulfilling their destiny.
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Mar 22, 2017
Mar 22, 2017 at 9:44 PM UTC
Sisterhood
How deeply the lie was conceived in a gospel of faith and ignorance How easily the people were deceived to separate through intolerance Truth is powering the commotion A hunger reminds the desire Reaction is empowering the emotion Friction sends us the fire Who will burn their skin Lying on life’s beach Who will turn within and practice what they preach Who will feed the flames Who decides the names Fear Ego Pride They have a book… the ghost-writer’s lied Concealed in symbols Hidden in signs Revealed in geometry and between the lines In passages are messages In shape In colour In sound “Man, Gnow Thyself” so ‘Self’ is found Who can see beyond the distractions What will be the cost of our inactions Annihilation of the Way Co-creation every day YOU DECIDE! © Verso-(David Moule) 16/01/08
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Sep 19, 2010
Sep 19, 2010 at 5:31 PM UTC
Friction
This is an ode for chicks who tough it, About an empowered Little Miss Muffet, Sitting alone there on her tuffet, Along came a spider, Who sat down beside her, Or was he a predator? What was he after her for? So, she said to the spider, Who sat down beside her, "Rak off, hairy legs! Don't even beg! Less is more, less is more, P.O.Q. , you naughty predator!" And she ate her own curds and whey! Empowering Miss Muffets these days, Hopefully, us old bags do say......
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May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016 at 3:55 PM UTC
Empowering....
I watched the water rise. Creeping down the muddy street. As if a divine force was attempting a stealthy act of insurrection. I didn't have the heart to fight it. Had I only known. I watched Hell's Half Acre silently succumb to the whimsical (however so pleasantly devastating) path of Gaea. Through this empowering incident I felt redemption like I never had before. I jumped down from the platform of the livestock pen to personally welcome the satisfying force of nature's purification. The water lashed out and grabbed my leg. At that moment my jubilate spirit spoiled to uncontaminated terror. It was not a redemptive Spirit winding its way through the rail tracks but the serpent Lucifer. Had I only known. And so in the West Bottoms Tavern I found myself under the ***** shoe of The Machine. A wayward phantom rising from our precarious Kansas River. It drifts through the sweet Midwest like the coal black locomotive smoke that paints a suffocating thick haze above the Stockyards. A welcome slate of provision. A shelter covering us from the racial tension and poverty smothering the outside world. To those in the Bottoms with unruly desires, a saviour. To those at City Hall with loose morals, the messiah. And it was at 1908, I nervously pulled the covers over my vulnerable body and sealed Satan's foul kiss with a diabolical red scrawl. We skipped hand in hand through the freshly paved streets of our "wide open" town. I always tried my best to look the other way but I knew full well that I travelled with a gang of thieves. Nonetheless, everyone votes in our town. A brutal party whip keeps the Jackson County Democrats in line and "Charlie the *** prevents any Rabbits from multiplying. But I've been working from within the belly of a "whale" for years and I fear we've now run out of ocean. Our arranged marriage has robbed my capacity for faithful navigation. I'm seeking a radical divorce from The Beast, the cost has become inconsequential to me. So I found genuine redemption. Finally. I closed the driver side door to my sedan and walked out to the edge of the bridge. The water below seemed whimsical (and so pleasantly devastating) in nature, much the same as it had 36 years ago. I pinned this note to the window, and with a Ready-Mixed Concrete block tied around my waist I watched the water rise.
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Oct 25, 2018
Oct 25, 2018 at 9:47 PM UTC
Tom's Town
I watched the water rise. Creeping down the muddy street. As if a divine force was attempting a stealthy act of insurrection. I didn't have the heart to fight it. Had I only known. I watched Hell's Half Acre silently succumb to the whimsical (however so pleasantly devastating) path of Gaea. Through this empowering incident I felt redemption like I never had before. I jumped down from the platform of the livestock pen to personally welcome the satisfying force of nature's purification. The water lashed out and grabbed my leg. At that moment my jubilate spirit spoiled to uncontaminated terror. It was not a redemptive Spirit winding its way through the rail tracks but the serpent Lucifer. Had I only known. And so in the West Bottoms Tavern I found myself under the ***** shoe of The Machine. A wayward phantom rising from our precarious Kansas River. It drifts through the sweet Midwest like the coal black locomotive smoke that paints a suffocating thick haze above the Stockyards. A welcome slate of provision. A shelter covering us from the racial tension and poverty smothering the outside world. To those in the Bottoms with unruly desires, a saviour. To those at City Hall with loose morals, the messiah. And it was at 1908, I nervously pulled the covers over my vulnerable body and sealed Satan's foul kiss with a diabolical red scrawl. We skipped hand in hand through the freshly paved streets of our "wide open" town. I always tried my best to look the other way but I knew full well that I travelled with a gang of thieves. Nonetheless, everyone votes in our town. A brutal party whip keeps the Jackson County Democrats in line and "Charlie the *** prevents any Rabbits from multiplying. But I've been working from within the belly of a "whale" for years and I fear we've now run out of ocean. Our arranged marriage has robbed my capacity for faithful navigation. I'm seeking a radical divorce from The Beast, the cost has become inconsequential to me. So I found genuine redemption. Finally. I closed the driver side door to my sedan and walked out to the edge of the bridge. The water below seemed whimsical (and so pleasantly devastating) in nature, much the same as it had 36 years ago. I pinned this note to the window, and with a Ready-Mixed Concrete block tied around my waist I watched the water rise.
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Sep 11, 2015
Sep 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM UTC
Immeasurable Outcomes
Stuck to an icy history of thought, the habitual web caught the Fly in its enticing display of verbs that match the pattern: language is the matter, betraying ourselves with words. A tongue to its Work tied might make the spider think twice before biting; those venomous lies we tell our Selves about helplessness and somedays victimization and blame, empowering our self-doubt; ∴ Devouring our might as writers, we have nothing if not pride; We take flight to the deepest parts of the universe of literature. Neither nihilistic nor cynical, our linguistic is made of visuals. Verily we write with studious care, veracity a common trait we share: We are an orchestra, a symphony of synchronised melody. Epiphanies emphasize tragedies that consume us repeatedly -- We seek to link our verses and feel deep connections when engulfed by depression
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Jan 29, 2015
Jan 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM UTC
Twisted Tongues (with Jamie King)
She is temporary passed on like soup on the table by arrogant souls who know nothing but greed She is temporary like a green leaf in the summer getting colder by December until it hits the fall She is temporary like the happiness you choose to feel or the darkness you consume and decide to never let go off **But her love is everlasting, and faith is forever growing with blossoms never wilting and her words always empowering**
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Nov 16, 2014
Nov 16, 2014 at 3:57 AM UTC
She is Temporary
God made every single creature for a reason! It happened many years ago, an average day at work when I was employed as nothing more, just a simple clerk Heaven sent me a lesson, they saw fit that I learn sent through the smallest of creatures, knowing I would discern My first instinct was simple, to one all could relate a desire to crush this cockroach, I could not wait As I raised my foot, making sure my aim was set knowing that he'd be finished, with nothing to regret I was overpowered by a thought, a simple thought to consider why should this ugly creature, cause me to be bitter? With great plan and purpose, was this cockroach surely made but where was born this eagerness to **** or for me to be afraid? With great difficulty going against my nature, I did then dare no more justifications were acceptable to me, for I was now aware Although small and ugly was my limited perception, I could still care With this cockroach, nothing would stop me, and would I now spare Lessons throughout life, does our Creator continually teach empowering us with free choice, and potential growth that we reach By contemplating our thoughts, and their true meaning that we may find a change of heart in our actions, and a true desire to be kind
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Jul 24, 2015
Jul 24, 2015 at 8:14 AM UTC
A Lesson From Heaven Through the Agency of a Cockroach