Tag: Authoritarianism makes things worse
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Thank You Larry Krasner
Philadelphia’s district attorney, Larry, seems to endorse a ruthless approach of “talk tough and ridicule them” in dealing with criminals. While some embrace this aggressive tactic, others, like poet Deb, yearn for peace. The tension between aggression and gentleness raises the question: can true justice coexist with inner tranquility?
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America’s Big Billionaire’s Bill Hits The Rock Hard Bottom of the Barrel
The poem questions the morality of denying healthcare to a dying grandmother to penalize a young gamer, expressing frustration with America’s current state. It criticizes authoritarians driven by death anxious greed and suggests that Trump’s leadership has led to a tipping point, enabling a potential recovery of democracy.
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Stay Clean
LGBTQs have simply had enough of the seemingly endless scared human ways of not letting them be, even inside a cafe.
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The Goodness You Don’t Understand
This poem holds accountable the mass firing of what holds a good US government together.
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Tarnished America
America is losing its shine, tarnished by corrosive hierarchies that threaten freedom. But don’t despair; with the right democratic action, we can restore its brilliance. Speak out and vote—be the abrasive force that cleans away the grime. Then can we unveil the true bright side of America.
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The Abortion ICE Agency
In a bizarre twist, the ICE Agency morphs into a ruthless abortion service, driving desperate farmers from the womb like prey in a relentless hunt. This haunting narrative exposes a dark and twisted reality of power and control, leaving us to question the very fabric of autonomy and freedom in America.
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Why Are There Serial Killers?
This poem is for the curious and scared over why there are serial killers.
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Passed
This poem reflects on the struggles of male melancholy, particularly among US Congressmen, and suggests that confronting these emotions, perhaps through therapy, could lead to healing. It poignantly connects societal expectations of masculinity with mental health challenges, underscoring the need for empathy and understanding in addressing such issues.
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Mothering Among Authoritarians
The poem expresses heartfelt regret about the absence of a nurturing nation and a father figure for a child, highlighting the unfulfilled potential of a loving mother-daughter relationship. It conveys a deep longing for a life filled with support, kindness, and joy, showcasing a mother’s love that remains fully unexpressed and unshared due to abusive…
Much Love, Deb Poems ~ Fresh & Thought~Provoking 