Category Archives: political

All things political and politics

Anti-dystopoem

Posted on 24 August, 2020 by PoetJanstie

(for G Jamie Dedes) United we stand, divided we fall. Together we rise. Alone, we hear only the call from sirens of an alternative kind of destiny, where attention seeking soldiers of fortune, their collegial architects and faceless shadows construct … Continue reading →

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Posted in Compassion, Free Verse, Hope, Love, poem, poetry, political, wisdom | Tagged anti-dystopian, Collaboration, gratitude, peace, Poem, Poetry | Leave a comment

Dēmokratía

Posted on 22 November, 2019 by PoetJanstie

Have you ever felt the mocking tone of those who disagree with common sense whose point of view bears truly little weight. To deny understanding. Socratic debate. For whom jocular bullying is their choice of stick to avoid a dialectic … Continue reading →

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Posted in conversation, experience, poem, poetry, political, wisdom | Tagged debate, Poem, Poetry, politics | 5 Comments

Big Questions

Posted on 31 July, 2017 by PoetJanstie

They could not see the end of their noses the end of the last century the end of infantry and cavalry of Boys Own battles and yet they stand today in ceremony, the successors and descendants of those, who may … Continue reading →

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Posted in Death, Free Verse, poem, political, sadness, War | Tagged Battles, Death, Poem, Poetry, Soldiers, War | Leave a comment

Comment for Kole

Posted on 3 January, 2017 by PoetJanstie

Never expecting too much of life Is like preparing to be surprised. When all it throws at you is bad news, it comes good! Then you popped your head above the parapet to say Hello, it’s me, I’m here! Where’s … Continue reading →

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Fortune

Posted on 11 June, 2013 by PoetJanstie

They see our hard earned fortune there, in marbled city suites, floating on a silky sail, the nap of leather seats. They had the opportunity, the pool of genes, whose code requires a reservation for a public school and Spode. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ballad, Hope, Money, poem, poetry, political | 20 Comments

Snow Dog

Posted on 3 April, 2013 by PoetJanstie

Photo by Barbara Anstie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The depth of it exceptional, and all at once she lies and sits and stands below. She smiles, then in her mind she skips, her paws tread deeply in the soft white powdered snow. An … Continue reading →

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Posted in animals, melancholy, poem, poetry, political, Sonnet, Weather | 12 Comments

The Poppy

Posted on 11 November, 2011 by PoetJanstie

When I see a poppy I see the symbol of something that it’s easy to forget; not a logo, a stripe or a statement of rank. It’s neither corporate image nor party colour, nor crucifix. It is not even… …a … Continue reading →

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Posted in courage, family, Free Verse, Heroes, Hope, poem, poetry, political, Preachy, Religious, sadness, War | 7 Comments

Rose Petal

Posted on 30 June, 2011 by PoetJanstie

You came to me from rose vermilion red; so rude and flushed with health you seemed to be. I was surprised when I discerned instead your disposition was no longer free; that, whilst you were so moist and soft, I … Continue reading →

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Posted in conservation, Hope, Love, nature, nostalgia, poem, poetry, political, sadness, Sonnet, wisdom | Tagged Conservation, Nature | 11 Comments

Message from Mother Earth

Posted on 15 April, 2011 by PoetJanstie

I woke to feel no breath, as if at birth, so I could hear the breath of mother earth. She heaves with sighs of lives foregone, reminding us we need to change our song, review the wiles of new invented … Continue reading →