Truth Is In The Art: Spoken Word Poetry

By Raheem Muhammad

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Join me as I dive into the world of poetry to uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface!Explore the uncharted territories of the human experience as we delve into the realm of poetry, where words weave a tapestry of emotions, revealing the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, as we unravel the mysteries of the human heart, and uncover the secrets that poetry has been whispering to us all along. Get ready to have your mind expanded, your heart touched, and your soul awakened.Poetry has been a powerful medium for uncovering hidden truths throughout history. From ancient Greek tragedies to modern-day spoken word, poets have used their words to shine a light on the aspects of human experience that we often try to keep hidden.So many people think that poetry is just a form of entertainment or a way to express oneself creatively. But the truth is, poetry has always been so much more than that. Truth Is In The Art is a powerful tool for social commentary, for personal reflection, and for uncovering the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of our everyday lives. Its Spoken Word has the power to challenge our assumptions, to question our beliefs, and to open our eyes to new perspectives and ways of thinking.Most people think poetry is just about the words on the page. But Truth Is In The Art is so much more than just words - it's about the emotions, the experiences, and the insights that its words convey. It has the power to evoke emotions, to create connections, and to inspire change. And yet, despite its power, poetry is often overlooked or underappreciated. We think of it as something that we studied in school, something that we might read on special occasions, but not something that has the power to change our lives.But poetry has always been a powerful tool for social commentary. Think about it - some of the most powerful and enduring poems of all time are those that challenge the status quo, that speak truth to power, and that give voice to those who have been marginalized or oppressed. From Langston Hughes to Maya Angelou, from Pablo Neruda to Warsan Shire, poets have used their words to challenge injustice, to advocate for change, and to inspire action.Take, for example, the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus. On the surface, it's a sonnet about the Statue of Liberty, but beneath the surface, it's a powerful commentary on the American Dream and the idea of freedom. It's a poem that speaks directly to the immigrant experience, to the hopes and dreams of those who come to America seeking a better life. And yet, it's also a poem that challenges us to think about what it means to be American, to think about the values and ideals that we hold dear.Or take the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou. On the surface, it's a poem about resilience, about overcoming adversity, but beneath the surface, it's a powerful commentary on the African-American experience, on the legacy of slavery and racism, and on the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most daunting challenges.Amazon Books

Episode Date
Once Upon Time, Truth Used To Be Hard To Find
Apr 15, 2025
73.) The 99 Names of Allah (God)
Apr 09, 2025
72.) Forgive Me, My Son
Apr 09, 2025
71.) DEEDS
Mar 28, 2025
70.) From the Bottom Up↑
Mar 28, 2025
69.) “A Man By His Works”
Mar 28, 2025
68.) A Runaway Slave
Mar 28, 2025
67.) Discerning You
Mar 28, 2025
66.) Truth Is In The Art IV
Mar 23, 2025
65.) Allah is the Greatest
Mar 23, 2025
64.) The Scribe
Mar 23, 2025
63.) Another Me By Tomorrow
Mar 23, 2025
62.) One
Mar 23, 2025
61.) This Time in-Between
Mar 23, 2025
60.) Raheem’s Back
Mar 23, 2025
59.) Lies
Mar 23, 2025
58.) Eyes, Ears, Heart
Mar 23, 2025
57.) Qur'an 2:255 Verse of the Throne
Mar 23, 2025
From the Author, to my Readers
Mar 22, 2025
56.) Poetic Words
Mar 20, 2025
55.) Quran 5:116-120
Mar 20, 2025
54.) Nigerian Roots (Going Home)
Mar 20, 2025
53.) Black (Proud)
Mar 20, 2025
52.) This Is That Time
Mar 20, 2025
50.) Islamic Paradise
Mar 18, 2025
49.) I Must Write
Mar 18, 2025
48.) Prophets and Messengers (The Covenant)
Mar 18, 2025
46.) To: The Christians (Saint Paul?)
Mar 18, 2025
45.) Truth Is In The Art III
Mar 17, 2025
44.) Behold A Pale Horse
Mar 17, 2025
43.) CLOSURE
Mar 17, 2025
42.) No Me Without You
Mar 17, 2025
41.) I AM
Mar 17, 2025
40.) Jesus (Isa) (as) Said
Mar 16, 2025
39.) Crossing to Safety
Mar 16, 2025
38.) I’m Man Enough
Mar 16, 2025
37.) I Need To Know
Mar 16, 2025
35.) The Foundation
Mar 16, 2025
34.) Which Way Is Up?
Mar 16, 2025
33.) A Whole Lotta Bullshit
Mar 14, 2025
32.) The Phenomenon
Mar 14, 2025
31.) Who Am I?
Mar 14, 2025
30.) Ramadan Karim (2025)
Mar 14, 2025
29.) Why Pass Me By?
Mar 14, 2025
27.) 999 Out Of 1000 (The Hellfire)
Mar 14, 2025
26.) Poetic Moods Of Black
Mar 14, 2025
25.) DEEDS & INTENTIONS
Mar 14, 2025
24.) Becoming One
Mar 14, 2025
23.) Truth Is In The Art II
Mar 13, 2025
22.) Hi, Hater
Mar 13, 2025
21.) Part II
Mar 13, 2025
20.) So Fine Is The Dime
Mar 13, 2025
19.) For The Good Times
Mar 13, 2025
18.) Totally A Muslim World
Mar 13, 2025
17.) The Transfiguration
Mar 13, 2025
16.) How Smart?
Mar 13, 2025
15.) My Pattern
Mar 13, 2025
14.) My Burden
Mar 13, 2025
13.) Deeply Inside
Mar 13, 2025
12.) Can You?
Mar 13, 2025
11.) Just Imagine
Mar 13, 2025
10.) Muslim And/Or Believer?
Mar 12, 2025
9.) Empathy
Mar 12, 2025
8.) America The Beautiful?
Mar 12, 2025
7.) “America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee)”
Mar 12, 2025
6.) Truth To Power
Mar 12, 2025
5.) Palestine (The Prophecy) -Empathy-
Mar 12, 2025
4.) The Light (The Qur'an) The Kitab
Mar 12, 2025
3.) Active-Revolutionist (Fake News And Media)
Mar 12, 2025
2.) #The Real Black Voice
Mar 11, 2025
1.) Truth Is In The Art - Original
Mar 10, 2025