Rene Velez : Writing

LABELS

LABELS

A Poem by Rene Velez


Alphabetical order, in rows upon a shelf, a division, organized for better recognition, take what you need, touch the mainstream, undesira..
TWO TERMS

TWO TERMS

A Poem by Rene Velez


Some share in self preservation, in the evasion of their true self, in limbo between love and wealth, snug in their bible belts, Facing th..
SEMI SMILE

SEMI SMILE

A Poem by Rene Velez


So young and small, she gave me eyes of surprise, like she's never seen someone like me before, timid she was with a semi-smile, in her pla..
MISTAKEN

MISTAKEN

A Poem by Rene Velez


I would extend a kindness to see a smile, keep company, maybe chat a while, A gentleman way an honorable valet, ethics for the day, I wou..
CUPID

CUPID

A Poem by Rene Velez


Fear not, the lover in you is still alive, even if eyes have not fallen upon you, the bow still taut, arrow at the ready, thoughts in so..
SORE SPOTS

SORE SPOTS

A Poem by Rene Velez


They say it's anger, but I think not, there is a sore spot that acts up at times, and its been a long time with the same pain, but they say ..
THE GREAT DIVIDE

THE GREAT DIVIDE

A Poem by Rene Velez


Damn, there is so much divide, the ugly soul of racism is still alive, I refuse to believe people are still motivated by hate where we cons..
NO APPEAL

NO APPEAL

A Poem by Rene Velez


So where do they go to seek the knowledge and continue to live and grow? above the cotton fields, street deals, killing fields only poor peo..
PAGES

PAGES

A Poem by Rene Velez


There are the many words, a tapestry of binders and reminders on a wall, of stories and ideals at our heels, emotions to make us feel insi..
GRANDMA KNOWS

GRANDMA KNOWS

A Poem by Rene Velez


I want to flow upon a stream to the place where children dream, where Astronauts float in space, and every star a smiling face follow where ..