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Political Poetry: “Cruelty of Life” by Gary R. Hess

July 29, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

“Cruelty of Life” is a spoken poem about politics akin to slam poetry. It is an inner monologue about all of the cruelties in this world and what the world has done to us and to our fellow man. We… Continue Reading →

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Political Poetry: “On Healthcare” by Gary R. Hess

June 12, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

This political poem was written due to the forthcoming inept healthcare reform bill going through Congress. The American people need better and deserve better. I’m a huge proponent of single payer (a big thumbs up to California!). The richest country… Continue Reading →

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Short Political Poetry: “Trump’s Luscious Hair” by Gary R. Hess

May 30, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

This short political poem was written in response to the media’s reporting on “Russia-Gate” and Trump’s contacts along with his admiration of Russian President Putin. This poem’s style was inspired by clerihew.

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Short Political Poetry: “Donald Trump” by Gary R. Hess

May 24, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

This political poem was written in response to Donald Trump and his family being investigated for ties to Russia, money laundering, and a whole host of other illegal activities.

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Short Political Poetry: “Trump Was Taking a Dump” by Gary R. Hess

May 19, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

This poem is simply written as a caricature of Trump’s personality and mannerisms in the style of a Clerihew.

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Life Poetry: Justice in Life by Gary R. Hess – A Slam Poem

April 30, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

This poem is about life. It follows a man who grew up poor, was molested, and went through life trying to do the best he can given the opportunities he was given. This poem isn’t a happy poem. It is… Continue Reading →

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Political Poetry: “We Will Win” by Gary R. Hess

July 25, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

WE WILL WIN by Gary R. Hess Corruption surrounds us like vile liquid in sewage. We continue our days without recognizing the evergrowing disruption of our democracy. Capitalism can only do so much. Can only go so far. We must… Continue Reading →

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Political Poetry: “Brexit” by Gary R. Hess – A Micropoem

June 24, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

British future is at hand with making Brexit its stand. As ego and integrity war, our world is nothing but poorer.

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Political Poetry: “America the Greedy” by Gary R. Hess – From ‘Poetic Nights’

May 21, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

“America the Greedy” by Gary R. Hess Hundreds of dollars spent on time Money wasted for every being Getting hurt every moment Losing faith this very second

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Political Poetry: “My Inspiration” by Gary R. Hess – From ‘Political Gerrymandering’

March 20, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

My Inspiration by Gary R. Hess Bernie Sanders inspires me that America can be: the land of liberty. It can be: A country that supports one another in times of sickness and in times of injustice.

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