poetry
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Can you feel at the grass root level A need for change rising up, They may say that we’re insane Things will always remain this way, But it’s only when we offer something new That people have the right to choose, Between repeating the same again and again Or choosing a new path leading to…
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Strength is in the unity Of helping each other in tough times, Not turning away thinking you’re better than them Upon this strength and attitude we must all depend.
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What will it take to energise What will it take to mobilise, What will it take to get angry Isn’t people living out of food banks enough, Or does it have to happen to first yet Will they keep count of the deaths, Caused by lack of heat and those not fed Like the kept…
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What’s the difference between insanity and reality Some say insanity is living in illusory, But maybe insanity means you seen through the veil You’ve taken a look through and seen the truth and what’s real, Maybe insanity is the lives we lead each day Living a life as willing economic slaves, Working as a mass…
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Love makes you smile Lifts up the heart, Puts a skip in your step Makes you feel invigorated, Love is a wonderful thing It gives you a lust for life, Fills you life with dreams Love makes you do amazing things, So open your arms and your heart And embrace love to fend off the…
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Imagine we as communities Came together to plant trees, And grow plants in the inner cities Imagine if we installed inspiring statues, Put up aspirational videos on screens That encouraged everyone to work together, To beautify their neighbourhoods So that they look good, Which in turn would help people feel good That would raise up…
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I share my love with you So please don’t break it, I give you my trust So please try not to hurt me, I will give you everything So do not forsake this This is all that I ask of you.
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Put the financial burdens on the poor Yet can still find money to help fight wars, We need change, we can’t and shouldn’t take more They imprison us while they break the laws, And get away unscathed with it Our society is now tattered in bits, As the ones who rule exploit without care Increasing…
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Rise up out of the sewers Rise up out of the slums Today is our greatest moments There’s a world to be won.
