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