Submissions by Kementic1 (Hussein Ali Hill)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
The odometer of my life is hidden from me which has me worrying about my legacy Is my existence a part of an eternal plan or am i just leaving temporary footprints in the sand Either way even if it is just spam i write therefore i am
SELF POEM
Published
3rd Jul 2021 9:44pm
3rd Jul 2021 9:44pm
That I Sing
Even though bottles and rocks at me they threw
growing up every 4th of July I wore red white and blue
My love for you has waxed and waned like the moon
I am a jilted lover trying not fall in love again too soon
Slavery, Jim Crow and even now my people you do offend
However; from all enemies , foreign and domestic it is you I will defend
I will fight you when you are wrong
and pray my faith in you will remain strong
But, in the end like a Cardinal in late spring
it of...
growing up every 4th of July I wore red white and blue
My love for you has waxed and waned like the moon
I am a jilted lover trying not fall in love again too soon
Slavery, Jim Crow and even now my people you do offend
However; from all enemies , foreign and domestic it is you I will defend
I will fight you when you are wrong
and pray my faith in you will remain strong
But, in the end like a Cardinal in late spring
it of...
#identity
#politics
#freedom
#culture
#tradition
384 reads
4 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
1st Jul 2021 6:48pm
1st Jul 2021 6:48pm
Bitter Pill
I grew up watching you on "I Spy"
when you were accused of rape-I said to my self-why?
You were the one that gave Melvin that last big stack
so he could finish his movie "Sweetback"
You had the number one show on tv
Why couldn't you just let things be?
Hell, the System gave you the "all access pass"
Even White folks kissed your ass
You were an honored Elder of our Tribe
and a man respected by this scribe
But, you left 59 women's lives in ruin
because of decades of drugging them and screw-in
Oh dear...
when you were accused of rape-I said to my self-why?
You were the one that gave Melvin that last big stack
so he could finish his movie "Sweetback"
You had the number one show on tv
Why couldn't you just let things be?
Hell, the System gave you the "all access pass"
Even White folks kissed your ass
You were an honored Elder of our Tribe
and a man respected by this scribe
But, you left 59 women's lives in ruin
because of decades of drugging them and screw-in
Oh dear...
#lies
#evil
#TruthOfLife
#tragedy
#suffering
564 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Jun 2021 6:27pm
30th Jun 2021 6:27pm
Chaos Is More Than A Theory
The same old refrain
more misery and pain
Satanic seduction
equals more death and destruction
Polar ice melting by the tons
more people shot with guns
Everyday more hate anger and fear
along with pollution is being released in our atmosphere
I submit to you all of the above makes me weary
and that-Chaos Is More Than A Theory
more misery and pain
Satanic seduction
equals more death and destruction
Polar ice melting by the tons
more people shot with guns
Everyday more hate anger and fear
along with pollution is being released in our atmosphere
I submit to you all of the above makes me weary
and that-Chaos Is More Than A Theory
#violence
#oppression
#LifeStruggles
#pollution
#HumanRights
705 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
27th Jun 2021 10:35pm
27th Jun 2021 10:35pm
My Calling
Writing poetry is real work
a duty I will no longer shirk
I choose every word for it's color and tone
like notes played on Coltrane's saxophone
I am modern African American Groit
a story teller with knowledge we need to know
I have gained empirical insight from all my of stalling
but now i'm proud to live my true calling
a duty I will no longer shirk
I choose every word for it's color and tone
like notes played on Coltrane's saxophone
I am modern African American Groit
a story teller with knowledge we need to know
I have gained empirical insight from all my of stalling
but now i'm proud to live my true calling
#happiness
#motivational
#inspirational
#gratitude
#respect
482 reads
0 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
26th Jun 2021 8:00pm
26th Jun 2021 8:00pm
Bear Arms of Hate
For some Americans their concealed weapon of choice
are the multitude of vile things to which they give voice
Their minds are locked and loaded with a myriad of negative "ims"
which only adds to our collective psychological divisions and schisms
But, such is our fate
when we decide to- Bear Arms of Hate
are the multitude of vile things to which they give voice
Their minds are locked and loaded with a myriad of negative "ims"
which only adds to our collective psychological divisions and schisms
But, such is our fate
when we decide to- Bear Arms of Hate
#politics
#culture
#morality
#responsibility
#risk
730 reads
3 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Jun 2021 6:06pm
23rd Jun 2021 6:06pm
Touchstone
From the heartache and grief
there is no relief
All I can see from my tears
is a mountain of fears
I once got great pleasure from your kiss
but, now I realize I am just a Masochist
Loving you is like living in the Twilight zone
because when it comes to pain-your are my Touchstone
Sadly, I realize
everything that you say is a pack of lies
Now I am wise
and it is you I despise
Loving you is like living in the Twilight zone
...
there is no relief
All I can see from my tears
is a mountain of fears
I once got great pleasure from your kiss
but, now I realize I am just a Masochist
Loving you is like living in the Twilight zone
because when it comes to pain-your are my Touchstone
Sadly, I realize
everything that you say is a pack of lies
Now I am wise
and it is you I despise
Loving you is like living in the Twilight zone
...
#sadness
#regret
#grief
#heartbroken
#despair
427 reads
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SELF POEM
Published
21st Jun 2021 7:53pm
21st Jun 2021 7:53pm
Final Time Out
like an addict i am high riding a wave of pure emotion
my mind is filled noise and commotion
my body is ready to go all in
but do i still have time enough to win
will i be able to manifest my destiny
or will fate get the best of me
am i truly up for the chore
will it rest on my shoulders to score
i can't be timid or weak
like David Banner i wish i could call on the power of the huge green freak
i am going for it all
and i ain't going to drop the ball
hitting the whole it full stride
bc i...
my mind is filled noise and commotion
my body is ready to go all in
but do i still have time enough to win
will i be able to manifest my destiny
or will fate get the best of me
am i truly up for the chore
will it rest on my shoulders to score
i can't be timid or weak
like David Banner i wish i could call on the power of the huge green freak
i am going for it all
and i ain't going to drop the ball
hitting the whole it full stride
bc i...
#hope
#courage
#motivational
#inspirational
#emotions
364 reads
0 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
21st Jun 2021 00:11am
21st Jun 2021 00:11am
A Single Flame
Heat and light
a solitary warrior fighting in a world as dark as night
Battling the cold wind
and the temptation of sin
Seeking to manifest my destiny
while being true to my own identity
Sharing the blessings of spirituality
and avoiding the evil of banality
A character in search of his Author
who didn't come here by a flying saucer
Sharing my poetic insight in spite of an occasional drought
until the day my single flame is snuffed out
a solitary warrior fighting in a world as dark as night
Battling the cold wind
and the temptation of sin
Seeking to manifest my destiny
while being true to my own identity
Sharing the blessings of spirituality
and avoiding the evil of banality
A character in search of his Author
who didn't come here by a flying saucer
Sharing my poetic insight in spite of an occasional drought
until the day my single flame is snuffed out
#LifeStruggles
#freedom
#HumanRights
#inequality
#rebellion
489 reads
5 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
20th Jun 2021 00:52am
20th Jun 2021 00:52am
The Devil's Cocktails
Civilizations have been destroyed throughout the ages
through the devolution of morality in stages
Many times a charismatic cult figure was the spark
like a cow who kicks over a kerosene lamp in the dark
High on ego, false-pride and people's fear were all of these demigod Males
drunk on what I call-The Devil's Cocktails
through the devolution of morality in stages
Many times a charismatic cult figure was the spark
like a cow who kicks over a kerosene lamp in the dark
High on ego, false-pride and people's fear were all of these demigod Males
drunk on what I call-The Devil's Cocktails
#politics
#culture
#morality
595 reads
2 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
18th Jun 2021 9:08pm
18th Jun 2021 9:08pm
The Grand Scheme
Growing up life gave me joy and made me smile
sadly this is no longer my style
Science and Technology are poor substitutes for the magic of human imagination
it has left me on a planet filed with fear and trepidation
These so-called "advancements" are only adding to mankind's mental disease
we no longer have faith in our elder's and their ability to read the tea leaves
I am slowly losing my capacity for self-definition
how the hell did I wind up in this position
As a kid I believed in the fantasy that I could fulfill...
sadly this is no longer my style
Science and Technology are poor substitutes for the magic of human imagination
it has left me on a planet filed with fear and trepidation
These so-called "advancements" are only adding to mankind's mental disease
we no longer have faith in our elder's and their ability to read the tea leaves
I am slowly losing my capacity for self-definition
how the hell did I wind up in this position
As a kid I believed in the fantasy that I could fulfill...
#identity
#freedom
#culture
#tradition
#risk
448 reads
0 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
17th Jun 2021 6:19pm
17th Jun 2021 6:19pm
The Scars That Ever Fully Heal
All over my 66 year old body are bruises, marks and scars
the remainder, like ashes from fine famous Cuban Cigars
Souvenirs of life left behind
like faded Polaroids in my mind
But, my anxiety attacks and depression are the real deal
because they reveal-The Scars That Ever Fully Heal
the remainder, like ashes from fine famous Cuban Cigars
Souvenirs of life left behind
like faded Polaroids in my mind
But, my anxiety attacks and depression are the real deal
because they reveal-The Scars That Ever Fully Heal
#sadness
#anxiety
#dark
#despair
#fear
504 reads
3 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
14th Jun 2021 8:17pm
14th Jun 2021 8:17pm
Angel Dog
Even when the Angel girls pulled your tail and tried to ride you like a horse
you took it all in stride, like the Queen you were of course
You were not perfect, like when in late spring you ran away
but, you just went exploring and didn't stay
You did the same thing the morning when we had the earthquake on my birthday
It was noon when when the phone rang about your return-right when I as about to pray
I will never forget how hurt I was that I thought you were gone
I would have missed you waking up every morning with a yawn
Even...
you took it all in stride, like the Queen you were of course
You were not perfect, like when in late spring you ran away
but, you just went exploring and didn't stay
You did the same thing the morning when we had the earthquake on my birthday
It was noon when when the phone rang about your return-right when I as about to pray
I will never forget how hurt I was that I thought you were gone
I would have missed you waking up every morning with a yawn
Even...
#happiness
#love
#gratitude
#respect
#emotions
358 reads
0 Comments
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