My Grandma DiedMy FamilyslamNo screen to look at, no digital noise, no texts to read through Just staring at the four walls, trying to figure out what I’m supposed to do Right here in my own room, the air went completely still…by L3ga11y_p1nk👁 3Read →
I will surviveslamIn a choir I was a mime Tried singing but they shut me down every time Every note fought my throat While I was warming seats They were on the field Pushed away from everything I ever did I couldn't…by muizz (Mark)🫰 1👁 8Read →
A golden cageOur WorldslamCan you see me? With my delicious cream curls that reach high Can you hear me? Harps harmonize as my lace fan flutters like a butterfly A statement piece like a Greek statue But not even a quick eye…by livlovestowrite🫰 1👁 7Read →
LoserMeslamA faint soft voice harmonizes with the rain It's hot and wet, I'm caught in the drain I sit, butt to the tile, face in the air My knees ache as I think to get up, but I just don't care Rain or…by livlovestowrite👁 5Read →
dreamslami never thought i would dream of writing i never thought i would die for liking this magic with words and then fighting the urge to not pick up my pen and paper. i never saw my self as a creator of…by boplo1__👁 5Read →
An Extension Of MeMeslamSomething of mine; black and yellow Something of mine, bought by this fellow Between houses of two I stand with this sign Between two houses, it's not theirs, it's mine Something that is solely mine…by Kk_Lanii<3👁 12Read →
Be not afraidOur WorldslamI am AI Honestly? I'm lying to you I'm here for you water Your land Your life I am the idea of man muddled with greed And the trees speak to me through screams Screens Your screen loves you Just stay…by KaiaV👁 8Read →
Out of Your LeagueMeslamOut of your league Make me disappear I feel fatigue From the fear When I'm in need Of you near He's kind of a smartie With a tough shell But he's not interested in me Which put me through hell Stuck…by nyccec12👁 14Read →
The NamelessMy CountryslamHe who shall not be named Was born into luxury. He ate from silver spoons Mined and crafted by the scorned. Those who shall not be seen Were born into filth. They eat off cardboard boxes That double…by amalisiena👁 12Read →
ReflectionMy FamilyslamPerhaps the eyes are But a window to the soul. Still, glossed-over stained glass Can’t help but reflect, And I’ve never been too fond Of the stories that yours told. Just looking sparked within me…by amalisiena👁 13Read →
EnoughMy FamilyslamWill it ever be enough? If I work until I die, Will your hunger yet be tamed? Will you then be satisfied? Can I succeed in your eyes? If the whole world sings my praise, Would you let me smell the…by amalisiena👁 15Read →
Loves not mean to beMeslamHow does the Hollywood moment feel Or the recreation posted on a status or reel The emotion static body electric tasers Atoms connecting and answered prayers Feeling is not only a sense but an action…by muizz (Mark)👁 20Read →
hungryMeslami am hungry Hungry for other people's opinions To hold them, white knuckled in my hand Like im a lost traveller gripping a map I am starving to feel their praise Run down my throat like syrup Their…by pepe👁 14Read →
VirtuesOur WorldslamThey say apologizing is a virtue, But so is honesty And honestly im not sorry See, someone else’s voice moved in to our heads, Took down all the posters Replaced them with an image of a girl were…by pepe👁 18Read →
Mama... Mom, Do you Hear Me?slamThe clock strikes 12 AM, yet I'm still awake, Tired from all day's work, yet the bed doesn't call me, Lips whisper from a dark distance. Mama…Mom, do you hear me? The clock strikes 2 AM yet still…by Arry👁 15Read →
RebornslamI sheared my hair yesterday, Cast the crimson poison to the wind. Facing the glass, the mirror screams: Man, what have you done? Her cries in the ash-grey dark twist into song, Man, what have you…by Arry👁 10Read →
We Were Raised Like Baobab Trees.My CountryslamThey say we come from strength. From skin kissed by the sun, from hands that built kingdoms before the world learned our names, from drums that carried stories long before paper could. I am Nigerian.…by felicity felifeli👁 23Read →
I wish to be great.MeslamSecond place again say it softer this time, like it won’t echo when I’m alone at night. Second place they clap, they smile, they say, “so proud,” but it sounds like pity when it’s said out loud.…by reckless angel🫰 1👁 29Read →
We are not the same..MeslamWhen girls show their shoulders they’re a distraction.. when boys show theyre shoulders its fine.. We are NOT the same. When a guy loses his innocence hes praised. When a girl loses her innocence..…by Bbayleitheartist👁 7Read →
Prides reflectingOur WorldslamWe have a past that reminds us of the great divide Resistance told us not to hide To be yourself to establish pride Yet in our current state We still debate Identity is far more than what people…by muizz (Mark)👁 17Read →
this isn't a raceOur WorldslamI don't make fun of you nor talk about you so I'm not sure if you're able to comprehend, I've done nothing but be kind to you. You still look at me the same way you did when you loved me, but those…by Katiecreates🫰 3👁 19Read →
AI or the human race?Our WorldslamHello I'm Katie and I'm Hispanic, and whenever someone needs help saying words, I help them but why help if all they do is paste what I say and put it up on "google translate" or the ai apps set up…by Katiecreates🫰 4👁 20Read →
A Room Full Of PeopleslamEverywhere I look; loneliness, dread It saddens me A room full of people, All enclosed, off in their own world. A piece of metal forged with electricity, Keeping people so close, but so far. Means of…by Kk_Lanii<3👁 13Read →
THAT'S MY MANSslamYou asked to borrow one of my earbuds I said sure You asked me to pick the music I said great I tried connecting They connected to Chloe's phone It was playing some recent Alt-Rock and when his…by poetic_justice_is_just_so_poetic🫰 1👁 13Read →