Poetry about Power
#power
Poetry about power and control, individuals or groups who can influence events or the behaviour of others. Poems about power, what it means to be powerful, and how it feels to be powerful, or powerless.
JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
Yesterday 4:50pm
Yesterday 4:50pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Ainulindalë
They were Illuvatar's thoughts
children educated in art of Music
and Free Will endowed
to complement the Maker's
marvellous vibrations with
unique, theoried strings;
songsmithes in their own right
and the instruments themselves
in concert, woven into a single
grand theme,
corrupted
by one of their very own
changing tune as he sings
to suit his own vanity
Sown, the discord was
throughout creation
further inspiring Illuvatar
to weave in further themes of ...
children educated in art of Music
and Free Will endowed
to complement the Maker's
marvellous vibrations with
unique, theoried strings;
songsmithes in their own right
and the instruments themselves
in concert, woven into a single
grand theme,
corrupted
by one of their very own
changing tune as he sings
to suit his own vanity
Sown, the discord was
throughout creation
further inspiring Illuvatar
to weave in further themes of ...
#power
#universe
#God
#music
#NaPoWriMo2021
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JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
11th Apr 2021 8:40pm
11th Apr 2021 8:40pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Mouthpiece
Treating
anyone deemed worthy
of being dealt with
[in]directly, utilizing
threats as empty
as their loud speaker
a hollow man
whose name is forgotten
even by himself
Vacuous shape serving
as nothing more than proxy
through which demands
are projected through
to the target audience
Heartless
---only iron lungs
remain, kept alive
by a sycophant's
sorcery
anyone deemed worthy
of being dealt with
[in]directly, utilizing
threats as empty
as their loud speaker
a hollow man
whose name is forgotten
even by himself
Vacuous shape serving
as nothing more than proxy
through which demands
are projected through
to the target audience
Heartless
---only iron lungs
remain, kept alive
by a sycophant's
sorcery
#power
#NaPoWriMo2021
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2 Comments
JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
10th Apr 2021 3:58pm
10th Apr 2021 3:58pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Power
without beginning or end
once embraced
---you may refuse to let go;
its hold only as strong
as the belief that you can't
live without it
Fools Gold;
an attractive prospect
often presented in the form
of an unremarkable, metal band
so as not to distract attention
from the bearer at its center
---feeding the ego
with illusion of control
as it assumes the starring role
in a dramatic power play
telling an often overlooked story
of how the more powerless one feels
the more invisible one...
once embraced
---you may refuse to let go;
its hold only as strong
as the belief that you can't
live without it
Fools Gold;
an attractive prospect
often presented in the form
of an unremarkable, metal band
so as not to distract attention
from the bearer at its center
---feeding the ego
with illusion of control
as it assumes the starring role
in a dramatic power play
telling an often overlooked story
of how the more powerless one feels
the more invisible one...
#identity
#power
#NaPoWriMo2021
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SukiSpangles
Poem Published
9th Apr 2021 3:32pm
9th Apr 2021 3:32pm
Breaking News
so although he will not receive a telegram from the queen for reaching 100..
in 1988 the prince said this
“In the event that I am reincarnated, I would like to return as a deadly virus, to contribute something to solving overpopulation.”
time to put three masks on your face..
let the sycophantic poetry/tv news begin..
tributes will pour in..
in 1988 the prince said this
“In the event that I am reincarnated, I would like to return as a deadly virus, to contribute something to solving overpopulation.”
time to put three masks on your face..
let the sycophantic poetry/tv news begin..
tributes will pour in..
#power
#parody
#satirical
#funny
#humankind
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JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
8th Apr 2021 12:01pm
8th Apr 2021 12:01pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Enigmas
He was that old;
this jolly fellow who could recall
the first raindrops falling
on freshly acornamented oaks
Not quite man-sized
but say, taller than a hobbit
jacketed blue and booted yellow
And when adorning his fair hand
with The One Ring freely offered
he didn't disappear, seemingly
remaining unaffected by its power
Thus it was that old Tom, unconcerned
with the fate of a mere trinket
or of Middle Earth's free peoples
could not be bothered or badgered ...
this jolly fellow who could recall
the first raindrops falling
on freshly acornamented oaks
Not quite man-sized
but say, taller than a hobbit
jacketed blue and booted yellow
And when adorning his fair hand
with The One Ring freely offered
he didn't disappear, seemingly
remaining unaffected by its power
Thus it was that old Tom, unconcerned
with the fate of a mere trinket
or of Middle Earth's free peoples
could not be bothered or badgered ...
#power
#NaPoWriMo2021
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JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
5th Apr 2021 4:39pm
5th Apr 2021 4:39pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Temptations
Himself having been seduced
by the Dark Enemy of the World
Sauron posing as Annatar
sought to tempt Wizards
Dwarves, Elves, Men
Kings
knowing that the powerful plied
with more powers would become
his forces multiplied
He merely had to offer such things
disguised as silver or golden rings
For those who do not deny
whatever is desired out of need
lusted for in greed
You merely offer them a coffer
filled with shiny dreams,
instructed Morgoth, his master
once known as Melkor
...
by the Dark Enemy of the World
Sauron posing as Annatar
sought to tempt Wizards
Dwarves, Elves, Men
Kings
knowing that the powerful plied
with more powers would become
his forces multiplied
He merely had to offer such things
disguised as silver or golden rings
For those who do not deny
whatever is desired out of need
lusted for in greed
You merely offer them a coffer
filled with shiny dreams,
instructed Morgoth, his master
once known as Melkor
...
#corruption
#power
#greed
#deception
#NaPoWriMo2021
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2 Comments
JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
4th Apr 2021 10:58pm
4th Apr 2021 10:58pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Mithrandir
It was not Narya
gifted by Cirdan
after Gil-galad's passing
nor any other Ring of Power
or a wizard's magic
that saved the Fellowship
from Durin's Bane
for the Grey Pilgrim
battled Morgoth's servant
down into Moria's watery depths
to snow capped peak of Zirakzigil
with what the Balrog and every
creature of shadow was
incapable of extinguishing
---the Flame of Arnor---
the Light of Love
gifted by Cirdan
after Gil-galad's passing
nor any other Ring of Power
or a wizard's magic
that saved the Fellowship
from Durin's Bane
for the Grey Pilgrim
battled Morgoth's servant
down into Moria's watery depths
to snow capped peak of Zirakzigil
with what the Balrog and every
creature of shadow was
incapable of extinguishing
---the Flame of Arnor---
the Light of Love
#love
#power
#NaPoWriMo2021
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JohnnyBlaze
Poem Published
3rd Apr 2021 10:27pm
3rd Apr 2021 10:27pm
[ Of Power And Rings ] Moria
Mighty Dwarven mansions
and mithril mines
---now a monumental tomb
encorpsulating four days' march
through Misty Mountains' gloom;
on precarious, crevassed crossing
---the Bridge of Khazad-dum---
we listen to drums beat
doom doom doom
Prelude to war
signaling our defeat
punctuated with nameless terror
In carved expansions and confines
once known by Durin's Folk as
Dwarrowdelf
there is no room for error
and mithril mines
---now a monumental tomb
encorpsulating four days' march
through Misty Mountains' gloom;
on precarious, crevassed crossing
---the Bridge of Khazad-dum---
we listen to drums beat
doom doom doom
Prelude to war
signaling our defeat
punctuated with nameless terror
In carved expansions and confines
once known by Durin's Folk as
Dwarrowdelf
there is no room for error
#power
#mountains
#NaPoWriMo2021
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BigVirge
Big Virge
Big Virge
Poem Published
31st Mar 2021 6:31am
31st Mar 2021 6:31am
“Heavy Hitter” ... A Poem written by Big Virge 29/8/2020
So It’s Clear That I’m ...
A Poetic HEAVY HITTER ... !!!
Because My Rhymes ...
Hit HARDER Than HITLER ... !!!
See What I Mean ... !!!
I Hit Ya Like Mike ...
Did To Yup ... Mitch Green ... !!!
So ... That’s Right ...
Just Like Mike Tyson ...
My Ferocity Is FRIGHTENING ...
When It Comes To Poetic Writings ... !!!
That Are DARK Just Like The SHINING ... !!!
NO Nicholson Or Simpletons ...
Can Hit Ya Like The Diction ...
In Things That I Have Written ... !!!
From End Back To...
A Poetic HEAVY HITTER ... !!!
Because My Rhymes ...
Hit HARDER Than HITLER ... !!!
See What I Mean ... !!!
I Hit Ya Like Mike ...
Did To Yup ... Mitch Green ... !!!
So ... That’s Right ...
Just Like Mike Tyson ...
My Ferocity Is FRIGHTENING ...
When It Comes To Poetic Writings ... !!!
That Are DARK Just Like The SHINING ... !!!
NO Nicholson Or Simpletons ...
Can Hit Ya Like The Diction ...
In Things That I Have Written ... !!!
From End Back To...
#strength
#power
#honesty
#WritingPoetry
#PowerOfWords
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PittinixDesigns
Poem Published
30th Mar 2021 9:14pm
30th Mar 2021 9:14pm
My Views 5
We depend on the system of law to give us rights,
But the law can suspend or take away our rights
And when we vote for a government,
We give persons the power to control and mistreat us
The job of political leaders is to serve the citizens,
Not to become deities for the people
It is not wise to designate someone as a master
No human being has superiority over others
The leaders of the world think leadership is Godship,
For they have a filthy and reprobate mind
The authorities do not know their limitations
It is presumptuous to play...
But the law can suspend or take away our rights
And when we vote for a government,
We give persons the power to control and mistreat us
The job of political leaders is to serve the citizens,
Not to become deities for the people
It is not wise to designate someone as a master
No human being has superiority over others
The leaders of the world think leadership is Godship,
For they have a filthy and reprobate mind
The authorities do not know their limitations
It is presumptuous to play...
#power
#politics
#school
#God
#philosophical
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2 Comments
Bluevelvete
Poem Published
20th Mar 2021 7:07pm
20th Mar 2021 7:07pm
... it's about strength in choices, hard labour and really good coffee (+Reading)
with like souls and laughter
ravenous reading of all
and most things
intoxicating, those words are
instant glow in mornings
coffee, brewed perfect
(a life changing skill)
while the plume
of purple to burnt orange
and heartbreak pink
wash over
days of thoughtful conversations,
love of exotic
and submissive erotic
poetry that ebbs and flows
perfectly scorching a willing soul
and tempting a mind that allows it,
always
it's...
ravenous reading of all
and most things
intoxicating, those words are
instant glow in mornings
coffee, brewed perfect
(a life changing skill)
while the plume
of purple to burnt orange
and heartbreak pink
wash over
days of thoughtful conversations,
love of exotic
and submissive erotic
poetry that ebbs and flows
perfectly scorching a willing soul
and tempting a mind that allows it,
always
it's...
#strength
#hope
#courage
#identity
#power
181 reads
48 Comments
BigVirge
Big Virge
Big Virge
Poem Published
13th Mar 2021 5:54am
13th Mar 2021 5:54am
“Algorithms” ... A Poem written by Big Virge 24/8/2020
So It’s CLEAR Now ...
That We’re ... Living ...
In A World of ALGORITHMS ... !!!
Now Making PREDICTIONS ...
And Taking Positions ...
From Those of Physicians ...
To Those Who Had Visions ...
of ... Making A Living ...
WITHOUT Algorithms ... !!!
The Human Condition’s ...
Being ... REPOSITIONED ... !!!
So These Words Are Written ...
To Give People Visions ...
of What We COULD Be Seeing ...
In Our ... FUTURE Dealings ... ?!?
LESS Human Decisions ...
As Humans Are...
That We’re ... Living ...
In A World of ALGORITHMS ... !!!
Now Making PREDICTIONS ...
And Taking Positions ...
From Those of Physicians ...
To Those Who Had Visions ...
of ... Making A Living ...
WITHOUT Algorithms ... !!!
The Human Condition’s ...
Being ... REPOSITIONED ... !!!
So These Words Are Written ...
To Give People Visions ...
of What We COULD Be Seeing ...
In Our ... FUTURE Dealings ... ?!?
LESS Human Decisions ...
As Humans Are...
#power
#technology
#TruthOfLife
#humankind
#manipulation
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