The Kind of Poetry I Like...-by The Voice

I like poetry with rhythm

and flow

that doesn't conform to the norm

or the status quo

I like poetry that speaks politically

Spiritually

Socially

Psychologically

Scientifically

Realistically

I like poetry

that's non-fiction

that causes friction

that gives a true and accurate depiction

that uses both slang and proper diction

Poetry

that enlightens

that heightens

that educates

that elevates

that argues

that debates

I like poetry

that speaks to the masses

to the upper

the middle

and the lower classes

Poetry that speaks about

freedom- justice and equality

Poetry that doesn't sugarcoat or sellout

no matter who it's against or

what it's about

Poetry that reminds me of Martin

Malcolm

Ghandi

Garvey

Mandella or Muhammad Ali

Poetry

that reminds me of History

that salutes those who personify

courage and humanity

Poetry

that salutes the Martyrs and Heroes

the "Sitting Bulls"

and "Geronimos"

Poetry that hasn't forgotten the action

of Attica

of George Jackson

I 

like poetry

that's Revolution

waiting to happen!!!

Now what kind

of poetry do you like?

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