#spokenwordpoetry

[jaggedjawjosh]

If I could rewrite yesterday, sunlight would paint your path, turning tears into stars, as each step whispers hope and tomorrow dances ahead.

[yamspoken]

Glory to Misconceptions

Blind since the womb;

my father said I've always been too clumsy.

We’ve never had a good relationship.

who gets along with stuck up individuals anyway?

I never meant to be a disappointment.

I'm lost, truly. 

I attempt to listen to myself 

feel empathetic, 

hand all gratitude to life,

then nothing and everything feels lame without drugs.

I am at peace,

but the struggle is hitting me. 

What have I done? 

- A.Y.

[sofolo]

I CARE ABOUT MY BODY (spoken word) /// written and performed by christopher sofolo /// 2022

[tylerknott]

Nearly winter here in Montana again, I feel the cold building on the horizon of the days, and it staggers me to think we’ve gone from Winter to Winter without moving, without traveling, without working, without seeing this beautiful planet.  Winter to Winter thanks to this damn covid, but my god aren’t we still lucky to be here?  I’ll work on counting my blessings, not my gripes.  

Typewriter Series #3052 by Tyler Knott Gregson

From winter to winter we've gone, half a year stolen and these feet cemented to this place.

Tell me tomorrow won't feel like yesterday, tell me we will wander once again.

I am tired of feeling tired, sleepwalking man, and while I promise I'm still in love with being alive, I cannot lie, I miss feeling like I am.

-Tyler Knott Gregson-

[poetrybyummeaimans]

Awake.

This is my second trial at my first spoken word. I'm quite nervous, always have been of putting myself out there so please, do let me have your valuable feedback!

[shenice-alisha]

•facial expressions•

you told her friends her face said it all.

you told your friends she was asking for it.

it was an invitation.

you said her smile was waiting to be taken.

advantage of

you said your mind drew up fantasies

of her body before you even

got her clothes off.

what were you supposed to do?

you were simply moving how

a man was conditioned to move.

“boy will be boys” was the excuse you used.

you said it wasn’t your fault

her eyes seduced you.

the way she laughed at your jokes

& showed gratitude to your compliments

thinking that meant

she wanted you.

but her face never said anything at all.

her smile was simply out of kindness

to show politeness because she knew

if she rejected you your ego would

become enflamed & reveal your ugliness.

her eyes were glazed with fear. defence.

she laughed at your ignorance

hoping you would leave.

thanked your compliments praying she could

leave her seat with relief

but you grabbed & persisted

& when she resisted your entitlement alarm

started singing

& her rape alarm was ringing

bringing attention to the rest of the room.

so you waited for her use of the restroom

followed her & “took what she owed you”.

her face.

her eyes.

her smile.

her laugh.

didn’t tell you a damn thing.

you’re just another man who through all will of your own can’t spell consent

or refuses to acknowledge it

& thinks every woman owes you everything.

[rakhigosain]

Blending of Emotions" is a free verse that states how someone tries to cope with their feelings and emotions when they don't find themselves ready to share things with others.

[noir-phoenix]

Sometimes, this life and the people in it try to destroy to, to belittle you, to make you feel unworthy and invaluable. Regardless of how delusional they can be, or whether it’s intentional or not, you should realize it doesn’t matter. Their negativity or toxicity should be the flames around the Phoenix you are at heart, only adding to your strength and beauty. They should be a reminder that you are everything they cannot be even if they tried and you, my Darling, would never want to be them. You are reborn in fire, purified, to rise to the skies untouchable. 🔥🖤✨ - Phoenix Noir #phoenixnoir #poetry #poet #poetsofinstagram #poem #poetsociety #poetrycommunity #poetsofig #poetryporn #poetryofinstagram #poetryisnotdead #quoteoftheday #writing #spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #writersofinstagram #wordporn #writer #wordsofwisdom #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #inspiration #motivation #poetrygram #instapoet #instapoetry #instapoem https://www.instagram.com/p/CM3A7esMPjZ/?igshid=xf7f2nrurj10