Activism Stories

Verses of Defiance is a searing collection of protest poems that pulse with the raw energy of resistance. From whispered dissent to full-throated cries for justice, these verses capture the spirit of those who challenge oppression, inequality, and silence. Each poem is a spark, igniting hope and demanding change in a world that too often turns away. Bold, unyielding, and unapologetic, this anthology speaks truth to power and invites readers to join the chorus of defiance.

"It's quite like her to punch the shit out of a grown man." "Morpheus had done his very best to disconnect himself emotionally from the waking world, and in doing so, had disconnected the waking world from him, the dreaming." Morpheus feels equal disdain and fascination for humanity, envy even at times. After having embarked upon a journey to find his sand, helm, and ruby, he was left empty- stronger, yet unfulfilled. His talk with his sister, Death, had stuck with him. But where was he supposed to find another purpose? A purpose beyond his function? Turns out it would land right in the lap of his realm, unhappily. Morpheus, the Prince of Stories, is met with an unrealized tale, a 15 year old Giovanna Cassidy, an angry, opinionated singer and her band who bring a certain moxie to the life of an anthropomorphic personification of dreams. Giovanna, a singer living in downtown New York with her grandma after the devastating loss of her brother, Omari, is dedicated to bringing change during a time that especially needs it along with her band of talented friends. Unknowingly, she gets into an argument with the king of dreams over a recurring nightmare that she just can't shake. And, despite harsh words, slowly becomes friends with him. In her search for her purpose, she becomes the purpose of an Endless.

A living anthology of poems through darkness and light, highs and lows, experiments and discoveries, will and serendipity. Poetry that is musical, requiem or elegy, classic or hardstyle. These poems have seen me through the best and worst. Some of my happiest moments have turned into my darkest poems, and dark times have brought out my most uplifting verses. I don't know when this "living" anthology will become final, and I will move on to my next work. Perhaps it will live on as my next work takes flight. Meanwhile and regardless, enjoy.

Trigger warnings - there are heavy themes of ICE, violence and discrimination. During one of my seminars at uni I was asked to write a poem about something that makes me angry, and I chose everything that's going on in the world right now (politically). Not only does it make me feel but I hope it personally affects me too. It's a very long, strong and powerfully emotional poem that should tug at any humane person's heart. Every time I read it in my head or allowed I need to take multiple breaths, stutter and often feel the need or do cry. Because this is genuinely how I feel. So if you care about what is going on in the world, especially in the US and UK please give my poem a read I really appreciate it.

a collection about longing for the past. a collection about coming of age. a collection about living in a time where nothing is certain. for ec poetry's march contest.

Just a lot of my poems..

In a world where climate is changing, can love bloom amidst the chaos? *** Slyvana Amihan Dela Cruz, a woman of bravery and passionate environmental activist whose determined to save her hometown, Santa Lilya from the devastating effects of climate change and human activities, finds herself on the front of their protest against the environment abuse. Along the rough roads of her journey to save her reclusive hometown, she met an adventurous new comer to their town - as hot as the rising temperature, as cold as the Antartica and as rude as the bussines owner who doesn't think that environment suffers from their greediness. But little did she know that the destiny planned something for her and her activism have a true cost which she needed to pay. Can she find a way to save their hometown and her heart from falling on the deep abyss of his eyes which only screamed for desire? Or it is too late to fight back, save the town from destruction and save her heart and soul from a potential devastation?

Tuhlea aches to run away. Henyr yearns to fight. Hylla desires to lead. After being captured by the cruel, yet powerful Mountain Dragon Sōng, a family of ren struggles with secrets and pain. The matriarch of the family, Tuhlea, begins making an escape plan, but will she be honest to her husband Henyr and her three children about what really happened that day Sōng took them? And what about her mysterious former friend Hayn, who is now Sōng's henchman? Dive into the first novella of a three-book series detailing the conflict of a family imprisoned by a tyrannical dragon, but also by the secrets they keep from one another. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ World and Story Brainstormed by Hunter Fawkes and Darcy Ridge Story Written by Darcy Ridge

I've been told by my friends I need to add my poetry on here so here it is! (I'm probably gonna update this pretty infrequently so be prepared) book cover by @skele-turtle Find me on insta @ danizthatsme

Poems that I publish when I feel poetic like that. These poems are best served with tea and an open mind.

☆ COMPLETE NOVELLA by Lynda Williams ☆ Dr. Lorel partners with couples around the world to take humanity to the next level through the gift of genetically enhanced children with a sense of responsibility for their fellow man and the ability to take the long view in planning for the future. But people resent competing with 'Lorels' and when the philanthropic doctor is killed, his son, Damien Lorel, opts to dehumanize the products of the family business, Self-Evolved Limited. Damien's Sevolites serve mankind as 'flesh robots'. It takes another Lorel, named Sandrine, to uncover Damien's long term plans - but will she be too late? (Cover by Michelle Amy Milburn © 2023. Interior illustrations by Richard Bartrop.)

The title says it all folks. It is a fun book for fellow hotheads who want to let steam off! Sometimes it is good to talk about uncomfortable things that how you fake till you make it. I'm healing by doing that and feeling a lot more confident while doing it. It's all uncensored I'm done pleasing people. The real me! Some rants are not all angry, just unapologetic vibes. This is poetry, a favorite song, and a random book. Enjoy!

For the light-skinned girls shunned by both worlds. This poem is dedicated to social activists such as Zendaya, Thandiwe Newton, and all the "colored girls" working to promote inclusion within our community, especially in the arts industry. As long as I can remember, Black women have always struggled with the ability to coexist with one another between the color lines. Speaking on these issues and working together to rid ourselves of this inner prejudice is the only way to close the gap in our community.

YOU CAN'T STEAL MY LOVE FROM ME

Spoken words poetry.

Ramblings and weird little stories.

" I didn't come all the way here to find her again. But the universe had other plans." Teni came abroad to start over: to get her degree, to keep her head down, and to finally learn how to live for herself. She wasn't looking for love-especially not with Ari, the girl she's loved quietly since high school, the girl who has always felt like a soft ache she couldn't name. But when a campus party ends in a kiss neither of them can forget, Teni and Ari find themselves pulled back into each other's orbit, forced to confront feelings they've buried, fears they've ignored, and the parts of themselves they've been too scared to share. As protests stir on campus and friendships grow tighter, Teni discovers that coming of age is messy, and loving out loud takes courage she's not sure she has. A tender, slow-burn story of Black queer love, friendship, and learning that sometimes, home is not a place, but the people who see you fully-even when you can't see yourself.

Shannon comes out to his parents that he is Gay. After they refuse to accept him, he moved to Vega a city that is known for its LGBQT+ community. Later on in Shannon's life he decides to start an organization for people who parents doesn't accept them for who they are.

A young, transgender LGBTQ+ activist named Max struggles with depression until he attempts suicide. I might add on to this and make it a series, but tbh I like it as a stand-alone thing.