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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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Class Warfare Poetry: “Divide Us, Unite Us” by Gary R. Hess

May 3, 2017Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

“Divide Us, Unite Us” is a contemporary slam poem written by Gary R. Hess in hopes to inform the world about the ever-growing class war that’s taking place. Americans and people around the world are being divided by those in… Continue Reading →

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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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Religious Poetry: “God’s Voice” by Gary R. Hess – A Slam Poem

August 28, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

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Life Poetry: “He Knew” by Gary R. Hess – A Slam Poem

July 8, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

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Life Poetry: “The Legend of Harry Temple” by Gary R. Hess – A Slam Poem

July 6, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

THE LEGEND OF HARRY TEMPLE by Gary R. Hess The legend of Harry Temple is distinguished by his overcoming of platitudes we far too often see today. You see, Harry Temple, like many young men, was shy. He spent his… Continue Reading →

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“Time” by Gary R. Hess – A Slam Poem

April 17, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

Time by Gary R. Hess You are arrogant; a self-loving, egotistical maniac who cares

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Poetry /’poʊItri/ (n.)

Definition: A rhythmic composition used by a writer or speaker to display emotion.

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