"poetfreak" poems
PLEDGE TO NIGERIA
By: Adigun Temitope Idealism
From between heaven and earth stand a perilous place
Where poverty kicked us on face
Tears stand as our drinks
Where hunger eat up our meals
Our pain is a poisonous laughter
Where sadness becomes our daily activities
Where hardship becomes our ambition
And sorrow our career
Still, we need to pledge to Nigeria
Blood, bone and oil,
Are the pedestal of earth
Where killing is a lifestyle
And ****** a hobby
Where humiliation becomes our take home
And misfortune our store-house
Where graduate works by the road-side
Where poverty is titillating and titivating before the mirror of our land
Yet we need to pledge to Nigeria
Pledge to Nigeria
Even when the birds refuses to sing,
When moon dims its light,
When our days turn into nights
When sun fails to shine
And flowers refuse to bloom
When life fails to give reasons
When dreams refuse to forgive
When the weep inside birth the smile outside
When tears wash hope from our sight
Nigeria must still be pledge to
I pledge to Nigeria
Not to be one if the ambassadors that sing the National Anthem with a teleprompter smiling at them in a shameful tears
I pledge not to be a naked masquerade dancing at the village square
I pledge to steal government money for the poor when I become the President
I pledge to be loyal and not betrayal
I pledge to fight off vices and calamities with my pen
If democracy must to end
I pledge to go crazy to stop it to the end
If civilization was to make us stupid
I pledge to swim in stupidity not to be civilised
I pledge, I pledge
©2015 Adigun Temitope Idealism (Deacon)
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Oct 28, 2015
Oct 28, 2015 at 3:11 AM UTC
This was written by a friend if mine on poetfreak,but unfortunately the website has been shutdown. :-|
PART ONE:
She sat in the back,
Her head in a book
Oblivious to us,
and our curious looks.
She wore dark blue headphones
plugged into her phone
elbows propped on the desk
that wasn't her own.
Her hair was bright purple
it was really a sight
I had never seen hair,
so purple or bright.
The room filled with whispers
'till the teacher walked in.
We all quickly went silent,
waited for class to begin.
He talked about integers
but I didn't care.
For my only focus,
was on her, and her hair.
PART TWO:
Class soon finished,
with the sound of the bell.
We all got up to leave,
she got up as well.
She grabbed her bag,
and marked a page in her book
then she left the classroom,
without another look.
I could see her in the hall
of course she stood out.
there weren't too many kids,
with purple hair about.
But then she was gone,
she'd walked through a door.
and I was left staring
at where she'd stood just before.
I wanted to follow her,
but I didn't dare.
I'd grown far too curious
of that girl and her hair.
PART THREE:
School became exciting
it was never a bore
for now there was a girl
who wasn't there before.
I woke every morning
desperate for a look
at that purple haired girl,
reading one of her books.
I almost talked to her once,
but my courage soon passed
so I settled for seeing her
in Mr. Loo's class.
Where every now and then,
I could get in a quick stare
at that beautiful girl
and her beautiful hair.
PART FOUR:
We talked about her,
my friends and me.
About the purple haired girl
and who she might be.
She was a mystery to us,
turned our grade upside down.
And yet I was happy
the girl was around.
Soon it all went back to normal
and they all no longer cared
about that mysterious girl
and her mysterious hair.
PART FIVE:
November flew by,
then winter break came.
and still I didn't even
know that girl's name.
But I knew her face,
and I knew green eyes.
I knew there was a real girl,
behind that purple disguise.
I knew all her classes.
I knew she walked home.
I knew she didn't talk to anyone,
she was always alone.
I knew she was pretty,
in a purple-haired way.
And I knew she was always
the best part of my day.
And above all I knew,
I could no longer just look
at the purple-haired girl
as she looked at some book.
So that first day back,
I got out of my chair
and walked up to the girl,
with the bright purple hair.
Aug 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016 at 11:36 PM UTC
As so many of you have had difficulty purchasing “We Walked in His Garden” here at HP, I have decided to post the book in its entirety at Poetfreak (www.poetfreak.com). I do alas have one final request to ask of you all. As this project was initially intended to benefit The Matthew Talbot Hostel, a homeless shelter that was very dear to Paddy’s heart, I would ask that you please consider making a small donation to this worthy cause. The amount is entirely up to you.
Checks in any currency may be made out to the Matthew Talbot Hostel and mailed to:
The Matthew Talbot Hostel
22 Matthew Talbot Place,
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Australia
If you managed to purchase the book here, I assure you that 100% of what you paid will soon be on its way to them.
Well, with this I must say goodbye for a while. I have some personal issues to attend that simply cannot wait any longer. You have all been wonderful throughout and have shown that although we may have very different ways of looking at the world, deep down, we are a family that truly cares about one another. When you think about it, there can be no greater honor to the memory of Paddy Martin than that.
Patrick
Mar 31, 2011
Mar 31, 2011 at 6:42 AM UTC
This is not a poem, in sorry for that. I just wish to ask if anyone that is still on poetfreak, what has happened with it being closed as of today? Poems can be saved but it seems it's life has been taken early.
Aug 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016 at 8:41 AM UTC
I remember my first time writing on here
I was nervous, scared and a tad naive
This is my stomping ground
My battling
My push to give my everything
The constant vibrant words being heard
Now a poet grave yard, deserted
I miss my poetry home
The loud boisterous words constantly being thrown
I came back
It's my dysfunctional love, all I can say to that
I feel Sentimental, never wanting to leave
There should be no reminiscing about poetfreak
Although, we stand here grieving
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 at 6:22 AM UTC
-june 14 2014-
Falling, falling, falling
No destination
No thoughts of climbing
No plans of rescue
Just an origin and the
Tripping down an endless spiral
Twisting, ripping limbs
Soft arms frozen by murky darkness
Scalding hands melting away
Chewing at flesh
Lukewarm lips, never aflame
Forever longing to feel
Stiff bones, still tendons
A weak mind, flooded lungs
Tongue ablaze with unborn thoughts
Ringing ears with ghostly silence
Beating heart, limp pulses
Barely alive, just enough
Catching the feeling
Of leaving
Of slipping
Of falling
---ill be uploading all of my poems from poetfreak bc i don't want to lose them since the site is shutting down, so hurray for spam---
Oct 22, 2016
Oct 22, 2016 at 11:05 AM UTC
Everything that has been happening so far is finally turning out somewhat okay,
Or maybe that's just me thinking that it is.
Today I stopped writing poetry, and just listened to music, and checked out poetfreak because it's full of drama and it's weird. I really like that site and the feel of that place. It's just how I imagined my favorite poem to be.
Apr 14, 2016
Apr 14, 2016 at 1:29 AM UTC
She is obscene, ******* inbetween
I shouldn't haven't to explain what that means
Only a handleful don't find her scary and overwelming
Ok so I'm letting the angry apple flavoring do all the writing
Who is really listening, honestly
This psychotic chick will always be the one and only
Sorry if you were expecting me to sing
I suppose this was not enough
Oh well I'll keep sipping while you're guesstimating the measures you should be taking
Here's a secret, I mentally teeter totter unstably
So does the rest of poetfreak
Let's start a toast and forward the drinking
Jun 3, 2016
Jun 3, 2016 at 3:08 PM UTC
So it's been 3 months here,
I still don't have all my gear.
But through all our lovin',
I've put a bun in Alice's oven.
We don't know how long ago,
Just that she is late on her flow.
We did a pregnancy test,
And the news came back the best.
So we tried 2 more,
Each time my jaw hit the floor.
All I know now is she is my one,
And it's time to start the fun.
So as poetfreak dies,
And everyone cries,
I let out tears of joy,
With a smile most coy.
Apr 12, 2016
Apr 12, 2016 at 1:13 AM UTC
Once a proud land of
of purist words
and poetry .
Now has become the land
where the trolls roam free .
They have caused
the Unicorns tears to flow .
Now they will die within the hour
didn't you know .
Dec 16, 2015
Dec 16, 2015 at 6:56 AM UTC
Welcome to poetfreak manor
everyone's welcomed here
as long as you never speak
about your anger or fear
please keep down the noise
we like it nice and quiet
please do not speak too loud
you just might cause a riot
we like to talk about flowers
or talk about the lord
we don't care if you're different
we don't care if you're bored
====================================================
Welcome to our poet's humble haven
you may hang your hat on the door
but first, is your soul worth savin?
first, what exactly are you here for?
we are intolerant to other's belief
we bow to only one holy grace
likewise thinkers are such a relief
anything else is way off base
please join us in our holy crusade
and do not show an individual voice
your opinion is far out-weighed
this is our site, this is our choice
This is a series i am doing about people at a tiny site, that sit there and condemn others all day long. Since i am an activist, i am trying to change it. I am not talking about all religious people, just the bad ones as i see them. After all, couldn't a non-christian see them more clearly than they see themselves?
Nov 17, 2013
Nov 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM UTC
this one hates that one, and that one hates this one
not as much poets, more like trifling fools
it's all about the *** your kissing
didn't you take time to read the rules?
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015 at 6:14 PM UTC
A maniac is inside our gates
putting more words to eat on our plates
vandal of what we hold so dear
who the hell let him in here
i would put my house up for sale
but i refuse to let reality prevail
i surround myself with words of peace
with the neighbor, who's house is on lease
a new resident is on our block
it's time to change and re-key the lock
we need to keep the others out
they're not about what we're about
Nov 18, 2013
Nov 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM UTC
I'm not a poet; only a poetfreak.
I know I won't be put in books
Or go down as a great like Poe.
But I don't care, because I don't need to impress
I only care about making an impact to you.
Yes, you! The one reading what I type.
You're all that matters to me when I write.
I don't refine my poems, I leave them raw
Which means I'm not great at all
Unless you like sushi or steak tartar
Dec 6, 2016
Dec 6, 2016 at 12:03 AM UTC
I guess all good things come to an end
Writing poetry helps my heart to mend
Poetfreak is my home and always will be
Don't know what to do guess we'll wait and see
It tears me up to hear the bad news
It drives me deep down into the blues
I have met so many good friends indeed
There's always someone to confide when in need
I never talked to anyone from halfway around the world
Until I came here and the flowers in my heart uncurled
I don't want this to be goodbye I wanna be forever friends
And to walk in the light of life and love that never ends
But there is still a long way to go
And I will continue to let the poetry flow
I know there are other places but this is home to me
But I guess when it is finally over I'll have to let it be
Apr 4, 2016
Apr 4, 2016 at 10:18 PM UTC
A poetry site? Really?
My words and thoughts are so much more inappropriate
Than the others?
Fearful that I might subvert the poets?
Tear them from their pain and longing
Steal their happy moments
With my words
Really?
You have no idea how your cowardice ****** me off
You in your fear cannot stop words
Or thoughts
I spit on your sniveling censorship
POETFREAK
POETFREAK
POETFREAK
I will take my things and leave
My closet full of wrinkled poems
And all you will hear are my footsteps
Out the door
Mar 5, 2014
Mar 5, 2014 at 9:56 AM UTC
When we act out
We just want to be noticed
Saying, "Hey look, I made a snowman."
Or
"Hey look, I made a sand castle."
But like the little kid that she was
She never got attention
She was always ignored
So she gave up
Her family never loved her
They always said, "We love you honey, but we're busy right now."
Parents off to work
Youngest child
Home
Alone
Bored
No friends
Just me
Alone
Walking in a rich house
But
It *****
Emptiness soon filled the void
And the hollow formed
Being alone
With your hollow
Is scary
It makes you
Look for release
A steel kind
But not against the skin
No
That is a sin
But I did it anyway
And then
I thought of suicide
I cried out
But nobody took me seriously
So I stopped talking about it
And decided, "I won't even say I'm gonna **** myself, I'll just smile and say, I'm fine."
But when you are lonely
You go crazy
Because you're trapped in the same blood cell
And the knife is you're key out
You see
The reason people go crazy
Is because you lock them out
And hold them downn
And force them to do what you want them to do
Don't take this the wrong way
But Imm not free yet
I'm still. hollow
So I guess what I'm saying is Imm scared
Because I'm alone
I get really sad
I know you want me to be happy
But I feel sick again
I won't go on another rampage of poetfreak
But that's how I feel right now
I'm feeliing sick again
I'm not gonna post hate
But I'm just gonna cry it out
Because I know I hurt
And I can feel
Some people
Just won't let me be
Maybe they don't care about me
But I'm feeling quiiet right now
And I'm whining
I'm being a big baby
And I am trapped
How does one accept death?
I'm not gonna write here anymore
Because my heart is hollowed out
Lije a watermelon
I'm not gonna ignore people
I'm just gonna start writing in my diary again
I have personal thoughts
I can't share here
I just wish for this one wish
But it never comes true
sighs
Mar 27, 2014
Mar 27, 2014 at 9:48 AM UTC
.... and leave my last site honestly.
And
With Dignity.
I have nothing against
POETFREAK.
There are many excellent
POETIC VOICES
THERE.
I read some of the most
Amazing People
I will ever read on
That site.
Please read my work on
That site.
I've published over
~~1500~~
Poems at Poetfreak.
Under various names.
I wrote poems for
Alost 40 people.
Personalized and only for them.
Please read some of those folks too!
I still have 5 to go
And I'll have a perfect
Vinyl Number ~ 45.
I promised these poems
I must live my
Christian faith.
I want to be back in
Two Days.
~~~
Mar 5, 2014
Mar 5, 2014 at 3:09 PM UTC
Once many years ago I was surfing the web
I came upon a site now dripping red
Its slowly dying
with knife it is bled
I never thought I'd see it dead
But here I am in 2016
And the reason I am myself again
The reason I am ME
is leaving me
Like it was never there.
#Poetfreak
Oct 4, 2016
Oct 4, 2016 at 2:32 AM UTC
Where has gone the freak?
All my poems flew away,
My tears are searching....
Jun 20, 2020
Jun 20, 2020 at 7:19 PM UTC
Poetfreak was my first poetry home
Skill and pants optional
It brought me in and introduced me
To possibilities.
Ones that I alone contained,
But it was not hard to try.
In every post was people giving affirmation,
In every clever prose there was a wave
If encouragement and advice.
Then the cruelty of someone who loves destroying a community corrupted my home.
It broke down rules,
It took over people's profiles.
Ultimately it shut us down.
It's not the same here.
It's not that HP is bad,
It's just not home.
I feel like I'm on an awkward first date
During our first dance
And I'm being held at arm's length.
Even though I'm trying to get closer.
I just want to be closer.
I want this to be a new home.
I've been here long enough to wonder if that's possible.
Aug 18, 2017
Aug 18, 2017 at 10:38 PM UTC