An anti-bullying poem. This poem was released as part of a poetry anthology published for Anti-Bullying week 2005. Anti-Bullying week 2006 is 20th-24th November. Reproduced with permission by www.need2know.co.uk.
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Indivisible Anthology was launched April 3, 2010 at Booksmith in the Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco. U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins says it “deserves a place among the best anthologies of poetry”. Here, Ravi Chandra reads “Cleanup on Aisle #3″ which is in the book. See iPad oGod for another poem read at the event. www.indivisibleanthology.com
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This is a Digital Poetry Anthology created by a fourth grade student.
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A rendition of Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s ‘Two Scavengers in a Truck, Two Beautiful People in a Mercedes’; done using still images and sound.
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www.artistsforabetterworld.org – Submit your poetry to Artists For A Better World International’s annual poetry anthology
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Nominated for the 2007 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry and the 2007 AALAS Open Book Award (Poetry), Check the Rhyme: An Anthology of Female Poets & Emcees (Lit Noire Publishing) Edited by DuEwa M. Frazier is a cross-generational volume of poetry, featuring the work of 50 thought provoking and inspirational women writers, lyricists and spoken word artists from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Check the Rhyme features eighteen chapters, revealing poetry that is a representation of both emerging and established poets who write on a variety of themes including: beauty and self esteem; empowerment for youth; hip hop culture; love relationships; the memory and meaning of home; the state of our society; Hurricane Katrina’s impact; artistic and political contributions of legendary artists; jazz music; spirituality and more!
Many of the poets within this anthology are professors, award winning slam poets, actresses, playwrights, featured poets on HBO Def Poetry Jam, journalists, and all around RENAISSANCE WOMEN!
The pages of Check the Rhyme Anthology are filled with insights, experiences and challenges of women who walk the warrior path, intending to shape the world with the passion that fuels their dreams.
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Went on a school trip to watch some famous poets resite some of their best work, heres my favourite, its John Agard reading his poem Half-Caste! Note the enthusiasm he puts into his reading. the video may be distorted.
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Very clever poem named ‘Lost Generation’ by Jonathan Reed. Video also brought to by StillOutandAboutTown, which was gracious enjoy to allow to me mirror some of his videos.
Enjoy!
I am part of a lost generation
and I refuse to believe that
I can change the world
I realize this may be a shock but
Happiness comes from within.
is a lie, and
Money will make me happy.
So in 30 years I will tell my children
they are not the most important thing in my life
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
work
is more important than
family
I tell you this
Once upon a time
Families stayed together
but this will not be true in my era
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
30 years from now, I will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of my divorce
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making
In the future
Environmental destruction will be the norm
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this earth
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
It is foolish to presume that
There is hope.
And all of this will come true unless we choose to reverse it .
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A brilliant rendition of John Agard’s Half-Caste, using still images and sound.
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North Sea Poetry Scene Anthology Reading Lake Grove