Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use this network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Poets for Human Rights

Words of Freedom

Welcome Poets

We will endeavor to deliver a superb poetic experience simultaneously doing the world a lot of good. Post your poems to the various forums. News items to the blogs.

Love,
The Poetic Management

Blog Posts

The poetry of politics~

Posted by Ambika Aurea on May 12th, 2008 at 7:40pm — No Comments (Add)

"The Time Is Now"

Posted by Christa Quinn on May 8th, 2008 at 2:06am — No Comments (Add)

"You'll Never Know"

Posted by Christa Quinn on May 8th, 2008 at 2:05am — No Comments (Add)

"Why Do I Even Care?"

Posted by Christa Quinn on May 8th, 2008 at 2:05am — No Comments (Add)

"Rise"

Posted by Christa Quinn on May 8th, 2008 at 2:04am — No Comments (Add)

Photos

Loading…

 

Our goal is to improve global conditions through words of hope and freedom. For Human Rights to be observed, poets must shout them from the rooftops. Founded by human rights poets and activists, Larry Jaffe and Stazja McFadyen.

Latest Activity

Megan Megan started a discussion called For those who have been hurt... 9 hours ago
Christa Quinn Christa Quinn started a discussion called "The Time Is Now" 1 day ago
Ambika Aurea Ambika Aurea left a comment for nikia May 12

Forum

For those who have been hurt...

*Posting this tonight for DragonBlue. I wrote this several years ago. The work itself is untitled. until I get my wings I'm grounded something lost then compounded into fear I was surrounded... Continue

Tagged: abuse, victims

Started by Megan 9 hours ago

Why women feel powerless to leave in an abusive relationship ...
4 Replies

Questioning My Defense What did I do so terribly wrong? Causing forever this sad song? I depended upon... One who cheated and lied, As in turmoil I did decide, Making that one fateful call; Aski... Continue

Tagged: abuse, children, injustice

Started by DragonBlue. Last reply by Megan 9 hours ago.

"The Time Is Now"

"The Time Is Now" the time is now for you to rise the time is right to realize the lies behind truth's guise the time is now to see the light the time is right to expedite dreams thought out of... Continue

Tagged: time, now, the, lyrics, poetry

Started by Christa Quinn 1 day ago

The Poetry of Violent Rape
22 Replies

I came across the following poem in MySpace today : Mr. asSalafi M/30 where the best mix with the worse!, Pennsylvania, US TRUE LOVE I’ve been watching you for months now, in bushes and trees wi... Continue

Started by Andy Morley. Last reply by Andy Morley May 12.

CREATE
1 Reply

you know, guys, we can die at any time. if we just sit, we lose things all around us it's not just that "shit happens," it's that every single thing will turn to shit and so will you unless you ... Continue

Started by Carole Eddington. Last reply by Elizabeth May 11.

Burmese Dog Mess Generals

I walked along the pavement, And saw a heap of dog mess. It was a Burmese General. But... A heap of dog mess, May afflict my shoe, A Burmese General, Kills thousands through stupidity. I think th... Continue

Started by Andy Morley May 9

Judgment of the Soul
16 Replies

I say that Man is basically good. I don't think that the scale of good and bad needs to be changed though, because I didn't say that man is always good. If I said that, I'd be lying to your face. T... Continue

Tagged: happiness, sanity, bad, thought, good

Started by M.E.C. Last reply by M.E.C May 9.

Seen In Housing Court

Eviction by Edward S. Gault The lawyer was silhouetted against the light From the window behind the judge. I remember him hoisting his file cabinet size briefcase Upon the table in front of him, A... Continue

Tagged: eviction, law, poverty

Started by Edward S. Gault May 8

"Heartbroken" by my daughter, Christina
5 Replies

This poem is by my daughter, Christina. For her age, 13, she is very well spoken, so I had to take out a few words, nor do I promote that kind of language out of her. Enjoy the poem! "Heartbroken"... Continue

Started by Rene' Rivers. Last reply by Rene' Rivers May 7.

Tall Bitch
7 Replies

When was the last time someone asked, "How tall are you?" Yeah, that's what I thought. And why not?? It's a valid question. Me - I am this high and I ride this ride. Didn't you want to know t... Continue

Started by Megan. Last reply by Megan May 6.

P4HR Calendar



 
 

About Poets for Human Rights

Lawrence Jaffe Lawrence Jaffe created this social network on Ning.

Create your own social network!

Poets for Human Rights Badge

Spread the word. Get your own Poets for Human Rights badge for your website or MySpace page. (Get Code)

Links



 

Poets for Human Rights brought to you by Lawrence Jaffe © 2008 Report an Issue | Feedback | Privacy | Terms of Service

Spread the word. Get your own Poets for Human Rights badge