Rene Velez : Writing

LIBERTY

LIBERTY

A Poem by Rene Velez


She was a beacon, a sight of sanctuary, and they, a reflection of a journey she had taken, she held high the poor and common, her fire burnin..
BUILDING BLOCKS

BUILDING BLOCKS

A Poem by Rene Velez


There are no greater words than the words we write today, a foot over the grey, in the path of oppression's way, we, of good people who live o..
FREE AND BRAVE

FREE AND BRAVE

A Poem by Rene Velez


We will not let you detain, we are in a frame of mine, we will not regress, we have progressed through time, racism will not reign. we would ra..
THE UNDOING

THE UNDOING

A Poem by Rene Velez


High above, upon the rafters, arms folded in defiance. Nothing seen. Nothing learned. They've not turned finding words to affirm. The modes..
FOOL'S GOLD

FOOL'S GOLD

A Poem by Rene Velez


We thought gold though rusting over time, under the sun and moonlight, we did fight, pulling from the same side in a tug of war, but befo..
TUNNELS

TUNNELS

A Poem by Rene Velez


There's a difference in sound, above and below ground, a New Yorker knows. That screeching sound when slowing down, ten cars in a row. O..
DEFEND

DEFEND

A Poem by Rene Velez


Though written in lead, still they would try and erase its maker, there are takers for the giving, when the living leave a state of unrest,..
REVOLUTIONARIES

REVOLUTIONARIES

A Poem by Rene Velez


And their footfalls upon the pavement, hands clapping like ocean waves, to change the way for brighter days, and the many, called to one v..
ANGELS ARE ONLY HERE A SHORT TIME

ANGELS ARE ONLY HERE A SHORT TIME

A Poem by Rene Velez


Angels are only here a short time, leaving signs, donating clothing or a dime even when they are the ones in need. Angels are only here a ..
BURN

BURN

A Poem by Rene Velez


Take me where I can burn like the Sun, arms spread to full energy, feeling heaven until that day comes, I, will have the eyes of Shiva beyond t..