Poems from Annette M Velasquez
And to think how easily
I could have become
another " darling of the academy."
One of those poets
anthologized, applauded
and admired,
for...
Imagine
you live
in a land
devoid of
freedom
and that
human rights
are merely
a dream.
Imagine
too,
that
you could be
taken
into custody...
If I were to have
my very own genie
to grant me three wishes,
as in tales of old
I would ask for but one-
let not this new- found bliss...
In all your endeavors,
in all that you do
always remember-
God's love for you.
Though situations may be painful
and cause you to grieve,...
Well, I've been accused
of being
way too dramatic,
but the world I accuse
of being
much too dogmatic.
I will leave it at that,
I don't want...