1 Minute with The Bald-Headed Poet

Where the Sidewalk Ends, By Shel Silverstein There is a place where the sidewalk ends  And before the street begins,  And there the grass grows soft and white,  And there the sun burns crimson bright,  And there the moon-bird rests from his flight  To cool in the peppermint wind.    Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black  And the dark street winds and bends.  Past the pits where the a...

If, By: Rudyard Kipling  If you can keep your head when all about you     Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,    If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;    If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,  And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:  If you c...

Love After Love, By Derek Walcott   The time will come  when, with elation,  you will greet yourself arriving  at your own door, in your own mirror,  and each will smile at the other's welcome,    And say, sit here. Eat.  You will love again the stranger who was yourself.  Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart  to itself, to the stranger who has loved you    all your life, whom you igno...

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She has been recognized for her influential artistry, vocal abilities and performances, and is considered a pop culture figure of the 21st century. (Wikipedia) Support the show Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast   Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, You're a gift! Thank y...

The People Upstairs, By: Ogden Nash The people upstairs all practise ballet  Their living room is a bowling alley  Their bedroom is full of conducted tours.  Their radio is louder than yours,  They celebrate week-ends all the week.  When they take a shower, your ceilings leak.  They try to get their parties to mix  By supplying their guests with Pogo sticks,  And when their fun at last abates,  Th...

Singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress who was known for her flowing quick-spoken rap style and for her provocative lyrics. She complemented her music with a bold persona that included colourful wigs and risqué clothing. (britannica.com) Pink Friday 2 release date 11.17.23 #PinkFriday2 #nickiminaj #barbie Support the show Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast   Please...

Sonnet 130: My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun By William Shakespeare (1564-1616) My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun;  Coral is far more red than her lips’ red;  If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun;  If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.  I have seen roses damasked, red and white,  But no such roses see I in her cheeks;  And in some perfumes is there more deli...

A poem about the ups and downs of being a vegan. Matthew 15:10-11, 17-19 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come...

Touched By An Angel, By: Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage  exiles from delight  live coiled in shells of loneliness  until love leaves its high holy temple  and comes into our sight  to liberate us into life.    Love arrives  and in its train come ecstasies  old memories of pleasure  ancient histories of pain.  Yet if we are bold,  love strikes away the chains of fear  from our souls.    W...

If you've ever encountered any adversity, you've probably experienced demonic activity. Signs of evil are anger, fear and anxiety. We wrestle against darkness, spiritual wickedness and principalities. May God destroy the enemy! Keep praying for victory. he's no match for the King of kings. One day Jesus, will set us free. Then we'll rejoice for eternity. Amen.   Support the sho...

A Parody, By: Frederick Douglass LYNN, Mass., April 28, 1845. "Come, saints and sinners, hear me tell How pious priests whip Jack and Nell, And women buy and children sell, And preach all sinners down to hell, And sing of heavenly union. "They'll bleat and baa, dona like goats, Gorge down black sheep, and strain at motes, Array their backs in fine black coats, Then seize their negro...

It was after midnight, and I'm glad I was able to change my room. This one was bigger and better minus the smell of cigarette smoke. I assume they needed to shampoo the carpet. Yet, the view of the beach was nice from the balcony. But the rain came, then I had to leave.  The continental breakfast was cheap, so I didn't eat. It was sort of a romantic day, Doing x y and z in the parks and...

Benefits of Screaming: Can relieve stress. Increases your strength. It's exhilarating. Releases emotions. Eases tension and makes you feel relaxed afterwards. Deep breathing helps relieve tension. Do five inhale and exhale breaths. Give it a try today! Matthew 18:3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Support th...

Rick James created the tune, highlighting his rendezvous, and most artists have walked in his shoes. Yet the phrase is hardly use, to describe the panjandrums. A phrase to describe deformities not fetishes. Can one perceive if they're enthralled by fallen spirits? Support the show Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast   Please accept my endless gratitude, I'm tickled pink, Yo...

Sonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes - William Shakespeare When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possessed, Desiring this man’s art and that man’s scope, With what...

You are what you eat, You are what you hear and see, Filling yourself with junk isn't healthy. Don't be blinded by this toxic society. Take control of what goes into your body, Because you may not live to be ninety. Choose wisely, Or you'll die from being a dummy. This is a warning. Support the show Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast   Please accept my endless gratitu...

Obesity currently affects four out of 10 Americans, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While weight and overall health aren’t always connected, obesity is often considered a cause of multiple comorbid and chronic medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer and heart disease. Four million people die each year as a result of obesity,...

A poem about Los Angeles Public Transportation Transportation in Greater Los Angeles is a complex multimodal transportation infrastructure, which serves as a regional, national and international hub for passenger and freight traffic. The transportation system of Greater Los Angeles includes the United States' largest port complex, seven commuter rail lines, and Amtrak service. With many highw...

On Aging, By: Maya Angelou When you see me sitting quietly, Like a sack left on the shelf, Don’t think I need your chattering. I’m listening to myself. Hold! Stop! Don’t pity me! Hold! Stop your sympathy! Understanding if you got it, Otherwise I’ll do without it! When my bones are stiff and aching, And my feet won’t climb the stair, I will only ask one favor: Don’t bring me no rocking chair. When...

Yes, they carry bad odors! Nasty, fishy, musty, funky lycra translucent inappropriate leggings that shows your g-string, v-shape, thong or bikini panties. Yuck.  Poem: Kinky Another form of hosiery, That contours to your panties, Reveals if you're wearing a G-string, Exposes your cottage cheese, And breeds bacteria and yeast. How nasty can you be? Now some women refuse to buy jeans, Blame Lul...

Don't Quit, By: M. Tarun Prasad When times are hard, you might stop for a bit, But it's not over until the moment you quit. On a river's bridge, failures are the planks; Take one step at a time until you reach its banks.   Don't give up on your dreams; chase them instead; You will find, one morning, as you wake up from bed, That you are the person about whom you dreamed, And yo...

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, who had fought for the Union, led a force of soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to deliver a very important message: The war was finally over, the Union had won, and it now had the manpower to enforce the end of slavery. The announcement came two months after the effective conclusion of the Civil War, and even longer since President Abraham Lincoln had first...

A Poison Tree, By: William Blake I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I waterd it in fears, Night & morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles. And it grew both day and night. Till it bore an apple bright. And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine. And...

Babylon is a place where the sinner repents,  And the rebellious entices the backslidden.  The truth is lying in the darkness, but it's no longer hiding. The dragon will be destroyed by the Lion. Slowly but surely, you'll begin to see, Signs and wonders from the heavenlies. Those with morals will have to endure pain, Until God decides to send Christ again. Support the show Poems are gree...

Tipping is getting out of hand, It's time for us to take a stand.  They can't survive without humans, I'm tired of being programmed. We have to do something, I wrote about it in this composition, Hopefully, you'll listen and feel conviction. So, we don't have to fund other people's expenses. Support the show Poems are green and Poetry is mean. -Poetry Beast   Please a...