Discrimination, Society’s Greatest Disease

by Gian Jethro Buñag

In the realm of hearts, where empathy should dwell, Lies a shadow, a darkness, where discrimination does swell. It creeps like a venom, infecting our society, A blight that thrives on ignorance, defying all propriety. Let me speak of the pain, of lives torn asunder, By the venomous words that tear us asunder. Skin, religion, gender, or who we choose to love, Why must these differences be reasons to shove? For discrimination knows no bounds, it knows no race, It preys on the vulnerable, leaving scars we can’t erase. Injustice weaves its web, trapping souls in despair, Leaving a bitter taste in the hearts of those who dare. See the anguish of a child, bullied for being different, Their innocence crushed, their spirit left impotent. Let us rise, united, and declare with mighty voice, Discrimination shall not be our society’s choice. For diversity is the tapestry that paints our world, A symphony of colors, stories, flags unfurled. Let us accept our anthem, let equality ring, For in unity and understanding, true strength we bring. No more shall we be bound by prejudices of old, Together we’ll rewrite the stories yet untold. For every voice silenced, a chorus shall rise, Defying discrimination, reaching for the skies. Let love guide our steps, and compassion lead the way, As we strive for a world where discrimination can no longer stay. For in the tapestry of humanity, we all have a place, Embracing each other, weaving bonds that can’t be erased. So let us stand together, hand in hand, side by side, In this spoken poetry of defiance, let discrimination subside. For in our unity lies the power to mend, To create a future where discrimination finds its end.

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A plant on a pot

by Josiel P. Caseres

Taken by storm, drenched and grown I am too tired of walking on tiptoe maybe that’s not the way I want to go I want to plant myself in the soil, go back to my roots because that’s where everything grows. For those who thought they would leave me alone I belong to the soil, and the wild is my home.

Ode to Social Workers

by Angelita A. Abrea

Oh you, of heart so brave and kind Disturbed by society’s ills and wails, Sleepless nights you’ve spent So, others may be served.

A child’s cry keeps you awake Miles you’d walk perceiving his ache. Barriers you’d break protecting him, victim of abuse.

Your fight, for justice Your dream, upholding the dignity of man.

Their rights, your heartbeat

Their pain, your struggle. How lofty your ideals Others don’t dare.

Oh you, of heart so brave and kind, This sail, wide and twined, Takes you to depths of despair And pulls you up to heights of freedom.

Heaven blesses your glide

Your life, fecund and bright. Salute to you who have a heart Brave and kind!