slam poetry

Slam poetry: that magical mix of rhythm and rhyme.

The War Dragon. Content Warning.
Introduction This is an ekphrastic pantoum inspired by the image below that contains references to the First World War. In my poem, I weave observations on the painting with thoughts about that terrible conflict.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 17 hours ago in Poets
I Don't Live In "Uruguay" - But I Like A Male... I Saw - Can This Relationship Work... NO, You Need To "LIVE" Together !!!
I like this person - and he said let's move in together !? I said, where do you live !? He said URUGUAY - I said but that's 5,000 plane tickets a "Spongebob" bath, and the way things be looking a whole entire mysterious scenario happening !?
By 365poetryabout 18 hours ago in Poets
The Urban Prince
My Life Is Amiable, I Feel The Love, I See The Beauty In The Air... Hardships Of Surviving Began To Erasure.
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)about 19 hours ago in Poets
He Said: I Don't Want "Nike Flight "Legacy" White Game Royals Shoe .... Psshhh, He Is Great With His..... SAVINGS......
I tried to understand how did he get everything he has had !? I know - I am NEVER that affordable, but perhaps - it's bad to ask !?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
I Threw A Stone At A Dog, Does That Count As A "MUSIC" Record Label - Annoyed At This Point, Annoyed - Something Is Bothering Me
10 stones - I am a danger to the community !? 40 stones - I am a danger to the world !? 90 stones - can I ask for someone to explain every problem I have ever had !? Are we suppose to through stones at animals, cats - dogs ! Is this normal !? I threw stones at an animal - that is cruelty, where do I sign the report for someone, something that cannot fight back ! Where !?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
6:20 - Why, What Does That Have To Do With Me - Why Can't I Understand This Meaning, I Am Not A Mother - I Am Not !
Something is not right with people !? Who are they speaking to. who do they speak to everyday of the week that tells them information !?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
Death in the Abstract
My condolences Thoughts and prayers They were patriots They died for our country Our freedoms The lies we tell ourselves
By Atomic Historiana day ago in Poets
Face the Blitz
Sir Winston slept thrice Tucked beneath foggy London Others? With his charges ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Matthew J. Fromma day ago in Poets
Compassion - It is "Missing" From Me, That Is What I Need
I hope to never call a POLICE officer - I have compassion !? I hope I never have to call a POLICE !? I hope I never have to call a POLICE !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
I Spent Time Today - With A Person, People Who Had NO Value... ................... "Compassion" - It IS Missing, How Much Did You Get Paid !?
The police said I need MY medication - a mentally ill person, who have NO family ! The police said I need to spend time with those who seemed to NOT have anything !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
11th March 2026 ------------------- Look For A "Number" (11) Mango Tree - Tell Me If It "Have" Mangoes To Feed "50" People, Just 50 - Nothing Too Hectic - Just Look !!
After about a few times talking to myself - I thought why don't I just stop and ask people some question !? I could have learnt the greatest thing known to MAN - but let me try and make you understand !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
"Sometimes the (act) itself (matters) more than (how many - only two people ***knows ME) people respond to it................... .. A page allows someone to question ideas, record memories, and keep moving forward without waiting for approval".
While action speaks more than words - what does it say about me !? A woman who has NO future in any country !? A woman who spent her money on clothes and shoes - the world has nothing else to offer !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets