Poetry

The word "Poem" is defined in the English dictionary as "A verbal composition designed to convey experiences, ideas, or emotions in a vivid and imaginative way, characterised by the use of language chosen for its sound and suggestive power and by the use of literary techniques such as meter, metaphor, and rhyme."

I see poetry as a unique artform which taps directly into our souls through the raw power and energy of the Word. Poems are designed to hit hard and when written well will penetrate deep into your mind and your heart

Professional Poets

The writers in this section are "Professional Poets". I reckon they spend thier time wandering around, watching and experiencing the world, taking mental notes and then they go home, sit back, relax and start writing poetry. I call them "Professional" because their published work and appearances at seminars and shows puts food on the table, and sometimes, maybe a Benz or two in the garage.

Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah is a writer and oral poet, and is well known in contemporary English literature...  More

1. British
2. White Comedy
3. What Steven Lawrence Has Taught Us

Opal Palmer Adisa

Opal Palmer Adisa
Opal Palmer Adisa is a celebrated writer with seven books to her credit, is a literary critic, a compassionate... More

1. Insatiable

Celebrity Poets - I Didn't Know They Were Poets!

These guys are not known for their poetry, well not until now anyway. They are known for the impact they had on the world through music, politics, sport or by other means. However, dig a little deeper and you'll realise that they had even more to offer the world...

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali
A record setting three times heavyweight boxing champion of the world between 1964 and 1980, Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay... More

1. Liston in Round 8
2. I Had a Dream
3. The Noblest Roman of them All

Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey was born in St Ann's Bay, Jamaica in 1887. After traveling abroad and... More

1. The Tragedy of White Injustice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was born in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A. in 1971. Early in his life, he moved to Baltimore where he attended the... More

1. And Tomorrow
2. The Promise
3. Why Must u be Unfaithful

Dedicated Amateurs

"Dedicated Amateur... what's that?" I hear you ask. Well, a dedicated amateur is someone who is not famous for their work, they don't get paid for their work, but do it simply because they love it. But, by having their poems on this website for the world to enjoy, who knows, a publisher may come asking me for certain phone numbers or email addresses for these guys and then I'll have to move them to the top of the page. ;-)

Francillia Fyffe

Francillia was born in London in 1975 and has been writing poety from an early age... More

1. Born King
2. First Lady

Alishia Williams

Alishia Williams was born in London in 1985. She has written hundreds of poems but still has not decided which ones she wants to show you... More

Unknown Poets

I don't know who wrote these poems. But if you can verify who did then let me know so they can get the credit for some nice poetry

List of Poems by Anonymous Writers

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