Urban Poems

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Here you will find all of our available poetry below. For us poetry has its own heartbeat that has the ability to connect with the reader/listener. It can also be considered a creative way to express what the writer is feeling. All poetry is in spoken word format on this page. The writer expresses poetry through voice. There are many different forms of poetry. A poet will also write a poem without ever speaking a word. These writers I call a silent killer; but not literal. A poet that writes without reciting has the ability to have a beat within the text. Poetry can have many meanings.

There are writers who write a poem for the reader to answer the question. We have poems that are a way to express a feeling that the writer is experiencing. Equally important there is never a one size fits all for a poem. We use our poetry platform to give African-American writers a voice. As a result this is a place where writers don’t have to feel like they have to be politically correct to thrive.  Each poem will give a description of the writer’s inspiration. If you wish to give your opinion of a particular writing press the like button and go over to our Chat Page to comment.  You will also find other conversations happening on our chat page.

Our community is always growing; so be sure to join in on current events. Also while visiting if you have poetry topics that you would like for us to write about  send us an email.  Writing is an amazing way to talk about what you are feeling. You don’t have to be a poet to journal either. Just write it down exactly the way the feeling came to your mind. We are seeking poets who are passionate about they’re craft. All poets must recite their writings for our audio that will go along with the writing.

 Furthermore We currently have a large selection of art for our visitors to listen to. There is also a lot of art to come in the near future because we won’t let you get bored. Urban poems actually care that quality work is produced for you. Enjoy listening to all of our poetry below.

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  • Where Love Exist

    (Poem) “Where Love Exist” My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Where Love Exist) is reality is more fake than my…

  • Is It Too Much?

    (Poem) “Is It Too Much?” Author: Jim Kelly A question for our ancestral slaversFrom my brown sisters, brothers, cousins—from all of us,still…

  • Hidden Souls

    (Poem) “Hidden Souls” My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Hidden Souls is sometimes I wonder why did the Most High…

  • Answer To Your Question

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: is I support freedom of speech.

  • We’re Listening- “My Love”

    My love. . . -We listen with our thoughts and hearts/ When your worlds are softer and true When what falls from your lips comforts and soothes We listen carefully and quietly when your intentions are not emasculating and dark For you will always be the sweetest Whisper, the sweetest of Whispers in our hearts…

  • When Rare Diamonds Go Unnoticed

    “The psychological trauma of diminishing self-worth within any culture or ethnicity is self-destructive and inevitable, leaving a void filled with confusion and mental anguish.” -paul a. felix sr. 2023.28.01

  • This Is Still My Voice

    I have dyslexia. My thoughts have always been… those of an artist — but they don’t always come out clean. Sometimes they rush. Tangle. Freeze. Or scatter across the page before I can catch them. But they are still mine.

  • “It’s a perspective thing”

    (Poem) ““It’s a perspective thing”” Mfs like to victimize!, create all types of storms then try to run and cry, prolly…

  • Who Are You

    Would you believe me if I told you that I know exactly who you are! I see past the facades, yeah life’s been hard but every time the big man wakes you up, that’s your chance to a fresh start! I get that you’re mentally frustrated and emotionally scarred. But as long as there’s life…

  • Unapologetically Black

    Unapologetically Black Constantly reminding myself what it means to be darker than what society has deemed beautiful From Bodegas in NYC the melting pot of the universe Author: Diamond

  • What I Mean

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: “What I Mean” is what I think of when I think of peace. Author: Urban Poems

  • Count On You

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Count On You is watching a teenager get abused for being overweight. Author: Urban Poems

  • Hidden Gem

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Hidden Gem is how at one point I could feel a form of confidence and then I discovered the true meaning. Author: Urban Poems

  • Sunflower Seed

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Sunflower Seed) Is in the past I never really considered the life of a bird. Author: Urban Poems

  • Let’s Talk

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Let’s Talk) is despite all of the amazing work put in from our Great freedom fighters of all races the hate in this country never diminished but only hid itself behind law and order. Author: Urban Poems

  • Make It Matter

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Make It Matter is in the past I decided not to participate in a rigged game; then I realized I was allowing it to remain rigged by not participating where it matters. Credit to Coretta Scott King for telling her story which inspired my change of heart. Author:…

  • Gold Standard

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Gold Standard is racism still targets the people who just want to see a restored humanity. Author: Urban Poems

  • Corporate Stolen Waters

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Corporate Stolen Waters is the crabs are already running the world attempting to keep the rest of society in the bucket. Author: Urban Poems

  • Evil Communication

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Evil Communication) is the mixture of fear and a severe want for control from the power structure of this world has single handedly destroyed majority of the population. Author: Urban Poems

  • Enter Life

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Enter Life) is for each person to take what they need from it. Author: Urban Poems

  • Soul of The Voice

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (Soul of The Voice) is a voice reveals secrets of the heart. Author: Urban Poems

  • Double Edge Sword

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Double Edge Sword is an undeserved persecution makes a martyrs message the most widespread and lasting message. Some would say God’s way of exposing the hearts of mankind through his method of advertising. Author: Urban Poems

  • I Won’t Hate You

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: (I Won’t Hate You) is if you hang me, it will be simply because you wanted to and not because you are a savior. Author: Urban Poems

  • Call em out

    Individuals don’t like being called out, personally I think it’s healthy. I don’t mind telling a mf that they are acting funny at that moment and they can tell me to shit. Embarrassment is… -Author: Dezalita Ranee Green-

  • Ethnic Memory

    I feel your pain smell the swelter that rises on a afternoon in a wooden slave shack hear chains in the metal sweat box, a human bake oven… – Janis Medders Tobechi-

  • Spiritual Sight

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Spiritual Sight is no matter what barriers are placed, I will follow the spirit of the Most High. I will never blame the Most High for my downfalls or for the times I betrayed him. Author: Urban Poems

  • Vibe High

    Vibe high or die trying mfs in denial with their presentations so they live in illusions instead of actually producing anything, like getting married but disregarding the vows, mfs like to fill roles that make them feel powerful not even realizing that all the power they needed was already inside of them… -Author: Dezalita Green-

  • Slavery Is Back

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Slavery Is Back, is there is a covert operation going on to harass, intimidate, embarrass etc. anyone who speaks out about the wrong being done stemming from the hearts of our leaders. Author: Urban Poems

  • Simply Distractions

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Simply Distractions is we are all in an individual battle of good and evil. Some of us still fight to choose good and some fight the good in you. Author: Urban Poems

  • Win or Lose

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Win or Lose is as long as do what is right, I win even if I lose in a natural sense. Author: Urban Poems

  • A Moment

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: A Moment is a reminder that it is necessary to relax your mind and heart of grief at times even when times are hard. Author: Urban Poems

  • Still Flying

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Still Flying is the reality is things are not right in this world, but you do what you can and keep it moving. Author: Urban Poems

  • War hope & reunited

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: War hope & reunited is the war on the black race has been relentless. Author: Urban Poems

  • This Is Not It

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: This Is Not It is people are just not right in this generation old and young. I will not allow the evil in this world to turn my heart cold. Author: Urban Poems

  • In Return

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: In Return is every person that rises against someone that has done them no wrong will be judged as the Most High sees fit. Once again laugh now cry later. Author: Urban Poems

  • Sober Minds

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Sober Minds is to say treat your mind like gold, it’s the only thing you really own in this world. Author: Urban Poems

  • Cult Of Hate

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Cult Of Hate is the things that men and women have done to me is unimaginable evil. Author: Urban Poems

  • 2 My Creator

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: 2 My Creator is laugh now cry later. Author: Urban Poems

  • Evil Voices

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Evil Voices is I have met so many people with bad intentions. Author: Urban Poems

  • A Child No More

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: A Child No More is I will no longer fight meaningless battles. Author: Urban Poems

  • Power In Me

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Power In Me is my enemies weapons continue to place me on higher grounds. Author: Urban Poems

  • Don’t Sing 2 Me

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Don’t Sing 2 Me Is I am tired of evil needing genuine people to sustain. Author: Urban Poems

  • Evil Is Weak

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Evil Is Weak is it is a very weak trait to become consumed in evil. Author: Urban Poems

  • The Dove In Me

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: The Dove In Me is because I will always keep moving forward with a pure heart. Author: Urban Poems

  • Watch

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Watch is I am no longer running from the hate. I will use all inspiration and hate as motivation. Author: Urban Poems

  • I Won’t Forget

    My inspiration for writing this poem (I Won’t Forget) is a reminder that if a person shows no remorse always remember how they treated you; even when you forgive them. Author: Urban Poems

  • Free The People

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Free The People is practicing my given right to speak freely has caused me to be harassed. Author: Urban Poems

  • The Slave Mind

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: The Slave Mind is black people have not learned to see the tricks of those that persecute. Author: Urban Poems

  • Becoming Peace

    My Inspiration for writing this poem Titled: Becoming Peace is me choosing peace over and over again. I choose peace for myself and nobody else. Peace starts within by choosing not to allow your obstacles to define you. Author: Urban Poems

  • A Place To Cry

    My Inspiration for writing this poem (A Place To Cry) is at times you just have to step away from everyone and cry it out. -Author Urban Poems-

  • Win Inside

    My inspiration for writing this poem (Win Inside) is a spirit led by its flesh, is destined to be eaten by its host. Author: Urban Poems

  • A Letter to Momma

    Dear Momma, Everything that glitter aint gold, But I’m sure you know. What once was a breath of fresh air Is now a dictator. Prisoners in “your” own home, you and your children… -Author: Johnnesha Butler-

  • The Enemy

    My inspiration for writing this poem ( The Enemy ) is because your perception determines your stance. My perception is set against evil no matter who is the perpetrator. I stand with the Most High even when I have to stand against myself. My nor anyone else’s transgression can ever make the Most High’s commands…

  • Not So Fun

    My inspiration for writing this poem “Not So Fun” is that the game is always fun until you lose. You can be a winner and lose a board game but you will always win in the game of eternal life. The game of eternal life is the only game I play; leaving the worldly games…

  • True To Me

    My Inspiration for writing this poem “True To Me” is we are expected to act as identical humans with no expression of feelings. When you refuse to go along to get along, those that chose to conform will be the first ones to try to knock you down a notch. -Author: Urban Poems-

  • The Rose

    My Inspiration for writing this poem (The Rose) is always remember to water your soul on the easy and the hard days. “It is better to acknowledge yours woes than to be knocked off your toes.” -Author Urban Poems-

  • That’s On You

    My inspiration for writing this poem (That’s On You) is because when you plot on people that did no wrong to you, you plan your own destruction. “A person with a hardened heart can not hear the alarm while desperately seeking to do harm.” -Author: Urban Poems-

  • Look At Us

    My inspiration for writing this poem (Look At Us) is we are slowly losing our humanity everyday due to the “conveniences” and desensitization in this world. -Author Urban Poems-

  • Quiet Place

    My Inspiration for writing this poem (Quiet Place) is sometimes the noise becomes overwhelming. This is for the days when you don’t want to be expressive; when you just need a moment to exist without defending or offending. -Author Urban Poems-

  • Reaching Peace

    My Inspiration for writing this poem (Reaching Peace) is there are times when you just need to stop and relax your mind. -Author Urban Poems-

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