Senryu #18

The vernacular’s May differ, but those feelings Are universal

Haiku #389

A glimpse of the beachBrings tidal waves of memoriesTo crash on the shore

Hate Crimes – #Tanka

Towering over, ill placed egos swell with pride while victims cower suffering from their birth rights subject to fearful hate crimes In response to weekly prompt (hate and pride) challenge #45 here: https://butismileanyway.com/2017/08/08/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-45-haiku-hate-pride/

Protests Rage (repost)

You had the ability to stifle much of this anger By simply modifying your nonchalant demeanor Express a symptom of human compassion and remorse For ending a life early, in the line of duty, you enforced Words you so carefully choose with an inexpressive face Reflects solely on your disgrace and fuels community rage Break

Seeking Peace

Might we find new ways of managing By holding hands of understanding As we let go of our infectious biases Stop treating color as if it were psoriasis One might say that I’ve had enough I’m warming up to humanity’s touch There’s only one way we can overcome Banding together till the plight is won

Intolerance…

  Intolerance Crushing diversity Destroying humanity Blinded by a false reality   ~Naani

Silence

A crime scene shrouded in yellow tape Scars seal off my vision Like the doorway into your heart A chamber of emptiness Consisting of cold-darkness My voice echoes against the walls As I sought a way out of this blinding numbness Banging my bleeding hands against every barrier I pick at the scars along the