Urban Poems

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  • Unapologetically Black

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    (Poem) “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

    To narrow minded southern cities tucked away in “American “tradition

    My kind ain’t right
    Hair loc’d , lips asymmetrical
    Black is what my momma made me
    Proud to be who I am

    500 years can’t define
    My race, creed nor religion

    I stand a fixed in a place destined to gentrify my community

    Oppress my ken folk
    Leave my brother in the prison industrial complex

    Make it hard for him to learn the realities of the world outside a jungle context

    Dying to be free from the oppressor
    All I know to fathom is how to be the lesser

    Of 2 evils
    My patience running thin

    Knowing WHAT we represent

    Oshun
    Osiris

    Warriors , leaders, inventors
    Melanin worth more than gold

    I stand a fixed forever

    Unapologetically Black

    Author: Diamond

    Viewer thoughts: While reading this poem Titled: (Unapologetically Black) I felt the strength in the writers words drawing me in to the power of their pen; making me understand the fight and beauty of being African American in a place where the acceptance of, was never real.

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Unapologetically Black). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

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  • What I Mean

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    (Poem) “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

    This peace is easy.. like the way the leaves blow when it’s breezy.. sometimes she tingles in my brain just to tease me.. like how the healing from the warm sun can freeze me.. in mid stride I pause and breathe in God’s peace when he feeds me.. When it comes to him I’m greedy.. I read his word like I’m needy.. I plant his seeds in my heart deep.. I don’t compete because art has a specific heart beat.. Needing only God to feel complete.. This is what I mean when I say I’m free..

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (What I Mean). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.

  • Count On You

    Man reading poetry titled Count On You

    (Poem) “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

    Desirae I just want you to know, what you see at your worst is true.. Its a cruel world it hurts.. don’t let nobody tell you that hate is love or reverse.. The truth is love is rare on this earth.. but don’t let that get you down in the dirt.. because the image of perfection is the real curse.. when you decide to die they won’t say a word.. but when you choose to live they line up to break your courage.. Remember that this is your life you know exactly what to purge.. be honest with yourself and keep God first..

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Count On You). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.

  • Hidden Gem

    Man reading poetry titled Hidden Gem

    (Poem) “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

    I used to think that confidence was a feeling to be spent.. but she was a dirty bitch, only to the money would she consent.. Making love to her gave me the respect I grew to love and resent.. She was hair and nails done and a car that I could only afford to rent.. I liked the way she spoke in my defense.. She even made them fear me in a sense.. Through their eyes she drew compliments.. but most of all she was a secure fence, from questions, from judgement, she could mold an audience only to hide my soul from its own intent.. until one day I realized the clothes she gave me were not mine but were lent.. What she gave me was an image while the real thing hid in its own suspense.. The image was always an expense while confidence the real thing didn’t cost a cent.. When I met her it was intense like meeting the real me renewed without the dents.. Now I don’t listen to mankind because they were all quiet when my mind was bent.. I used to look in the mirror and see a face but now I see a soul in my defense. 

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Hidden Gem). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.

  • Sunflower Seed

    Man reading poetry titled Sunflower Seed

    (Poem) “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

    The colors of the birds I adore.. I look at them and wonder about the ventures they explore..
    I wonder if the ease of their stride matches the life they must endorse.. or are they misunderstood..
    some drowning for a drink of water because for them too taking a risk to learn to live is a part of the course.
    Now when I look at them I see what a survivor can be made of..
    From the way they fly I can see if there is a warrior inside the core..
    The one that almost drowned but won against the tug of the water soaking its wings, while drowning it, draining its life source,
    but something inside refused to be weakened by what at one point he thought was a greater force..
    Now he soars different.. stronger than before.. Now I understand him.. Now I see him..
    He is no longer a them or an it, but an individual who I can feel.
    Now he is no longer just a bird because his inner being won a great war.
    No he is much more.

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Sunflower Seed). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.

  • Let’s Talk

    Man reading poetry titled Let's Talk

    (Poem) “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

    Let’s talk about the other segregation. In Coretta’s own words is worse than segregation. In 2025, still in rotation. Its covert disguise hides behind what I call the watchlist generation. O yeah this is a needed conversation. First off let’s call what it is once again nothing new its called discrimination. Remember this history repeats “we must be hateful to protect this Great Nation.” To make it all okay, attack the target’s reputation. The tactics of abuse mimic a prison’s isolation. Now let’s talk about which group is chosen for this slavery occasion.. Let’s just say it also mimics the prison situation. It is also used to close court cases. Sounds familiar “Don’t take it to trial, plead guilty because your odds are 30 years or 3 years probation.” If there is no evidence and you’re innocent and broke you can sit in prison for 3 years awaiting a possible salvation simply because you chose to take your chance with litigation, and lets not forget the targeted aggravation. and let’s talk about the goals of the other segregation, is to make exercising your rights into a mental retardation. The other segregation is the same segregation, targeted humiliation, the only difference is covert association.

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Let’s Talk). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.

  • Make It Matter

    Man reading poetry titled Make It Matter

    (Poem) “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: Urban Poems

    Allow me to correct the old me. The version who thought only of the power of an individual forgetting there is no power without unity. Fighting every battle like its me against the world, me against racism built into a system. So yeah I told myself why vote when electoral votes take priority over the majority. But that is for who will be president but we decide who will fill the legislatures. We decide the seniority. We choose the prosecutor in authority. We decide which judge presides. We choose who will be fair and orderly. I looked to the top of the mountain before climbing and realizing that I too have some power in defining. The battle is first lost in the mind. You lose when you believe you have no part in refining and designing our society into a place where every human is given a fair assignment. Let’s never forget the righteous convictions that once defeated division spoken by the Great Martin Luther king Jr. “Give us the ballot and we will transform the silent misdeeds of the bloodthirsty mobs into the calculated good deeds of orderly citizens.” Lets not forget the great words of the Great Fred Shuttlesworth “You have to be prepared to die before you can begin to live.” Their courageous decisions gave us permission. Even President Kennedy understood the mission.  Each generation has to do their part to complete the freedom vision.

    All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (Make It Matter). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

     Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

    Full literature on poetry here.