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Embrace the Truth Or Life Won’t Be Worth Living

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019 R J Schwartz 95 Views 8 Comments New World Order, political poetry, RJ Schwartz, truth

Truth be told… I’m not a journalist Nor do I work for the news I’m not always awake But neither

Poetry Political Poetry

Racism – The Great Societal Monolith

June 3, 2019 R J Schwartz 118 Views 3 Comments poetry, political poetry, racism, RJ Schwartz

Racism, the great societal monolith A word now rendered meaningless Overused by those who protest Everything which they disagree with

Poetry Rhyming Verse

The Aftermath – When Every Question Goes Unanswered

May 20, 2019 R J Schwartz 118 Views 3 Comments aftermath, chaos, dystopian poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz

Stumbling through the broken glass What they call the “aftermath” Ears ringing, pulse screaming My eyes deceive; perhaps I’m dreaming

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

That Which Must Be Written

May 14, 2019 R J Schwartz 97 Views 4 Comments literacy, poetry, RJ Schwartz, written words

Through countless millennia Came the realization… Slowly at first But then gathering speed Until it could not be ignored Could

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Dog Days, Painting, and Turpentine

May 1, 2019 R J Schwartz 100 Views 2 Comments american poetry, painting, procrastination, RJ Schwartz

Dog Days, Painting, and Turpentine Summer swelter with no sign of rain Unfortunately means it’s that time again Pushed it

Poetry Romantic Poetry

Beauty Does As Beauty Will

April 26, 2019 R J Schwartz 159 Views 2 Comments beauty, love poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz, romance, romantic poetry

…for my wife; a beauty of a thousand lifetimes Her sparkling eyes turned towards the sky Clouds and wind;

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Broken Glass

April 19, 2019 R J Schwartz 106 Views 2 Comments broken glass, City Life, RJ Schwartz, shattered lives

Shattered window; shattered lives Inner-city where life is gritty Heads kept down and eyes moving Dangerous bubble full of trouble

Free Verse Poetry

Diving With My Dream – Surreal Memories Awakened

April 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 177 Views 5 Comments dream, lucid dreaming, RJ Schwartz, surreal poetry

Fingertips… Brushing the amber waters Amazed at the elasticity And yet intrigued… The taste is sweet Like ripe cherries plucked

Free Verse Poetry Political Poetry

The Night Ten Thousand Churches Burned

March 19, 2019 R J Schwartz 202 Views 4 Comments burning church, churches burning, dystopian poetry, RJ Schwartz

The night ten thousand churches burned Darkness came and how the blood did run Confusion reigned while chaos stormed The

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Stewards of the Land – A Poem of Hope for Planet Earth

March 12, 2019 R J Schwartz 214 Views 2 Comments environmentalism, poetry, RJ Schwartz, save the planet, stewards of the land

Begat in the times of the great unknown; came a fertile and glorious planet Trees, flowers, foodstuffs, and animals were

Poetry Rhyming Verse

A Writer’s Journey – Heroes, Spies, and Writer’s Block

March 7, 2019 R J Schwartz 158 Views 2 Comments action hero, Author, RJ Schwartz, spy, writer's block

The final quote; a closing line Last chance to make it shine Bold beginning; full of zest A secret

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Inspirational Quotes

March 5, 2019 R J Schwartz 203 Views 2 Comments inspirational, inspiring quotes, positeer, positivity, RJ Schwartz

Inspirational quotes Just a collection of words on a page Ideas that were dreamed up by dreamers Thoughts written down

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Seeking Nothing; But Granted Everything

March 5, 2019 R J Schwartz 179 Views 2 Comments enlightenment, inspirational poetry, journey, RJ Schwartz, seeking

A life of simplicity; free from the chaos and noise No moving parts, circuit boards, or technology Just the soil,

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

My Empty Hand

March 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 185 Views 3 Comments inspirational poetry, My empty hand, poetry, RJ Schwartz

My empty hand Outstretched in your direction I’ve put aside my anger Shelved my discontent No longer interested in proving

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

What Would Happen…

March 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 139 Views 4 Comments inspirational poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz, what would happen

What would happen… If everyone stopped hating one another Regardless of the reason And finally embrace the fact That we

Free Verse Poetry

Freezing to Death – Alone and Afraid

February 25, 2019 R J Schwartz 272 Views 3 Comments alone and afraid, freezing, Freezing to death, RJ Schwartz

So cold; so painfully cold Freezing; alone and afraid Death waits patiently Whispering a haunting dirge Eyes heavy while ice

Free Verse Poetry

My Dreamcatcher is Nearing Full

February 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 218 Views 8 Comments dream catcher, dream poetry, Dreamcatcher, RJ Schwartz

Tonight’s the last night of dreaming For my dreamcatcher is nearing full I pondered this thought all day With one

Poetry Rhyming Verse

The Rule of Nature – Words To Live By

February 1, 2019 R J Schwartz 213 Views 3 Comments chemtrails, nature, poetry, pollution, RJ Schwartz, trees

Someone wise once said to me What knowledge do you have of trees? Can you tell me why the grass

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Step Aside You’re Blocking My Ride

January 30, 2019 R J Schwartz 160 Views 3 Comments cars, hot rod, Racing, RJ Schwartz

Excuse me dude, Not to be rude But I’m not too pleased with your position Step aside, You’re blocking my

Poetry Political Poetry

Ad Content Loading – Please Enjoy This Moment of Indoctrination

January 28, 2019 R J Schwartz 197 Views 4 Comments ad content, free stuff, indoctrination, RJ Schwartz, socialism, video content

Ad content loading Please enjoy this moment of indoctrination Sponsored By Big Pharma, Big Energy, and Big Government Enjoy the

Free Verse Poetry

Welcome Home From Mars – And I’m Still Not a Martian…

January 21, 2019 R J Schwartz 177 Views 3 Comments mars, Martian, poetry of space, RJ Schwartz

Terra Firma Oh how I’ve missed your trees Harsh winds and warm breezes alike Grasslands and mountaintops Farmlands and

Poetry Political Poetry

When The Shutdown Finally Ends

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 R J Schwartz 201 Views 6 Comments borders, political poetry, politics, RJ Schwartz, shutdown

When the shutdown finally ends Your government will make amends Issue checks for payments due And yes, illegals will get

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Dance Puppets, Dance – The Reality Of Our Celebrities

January 10, 2019 R J Schwartz 202 Views 5 Comments attention seeking, celebrities, poem, poetry, puppets, RJ Schwartz

Celebrity voices are nothing but noise Their acts are polished; delivered with poise Just cover your ears, avoid their ploys

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