Unseal Change: Poems That Encourage Us to Better the World

By Lauren Brill

Unseal Change is a collection of poems, written by The Unsealed community (theunsealed.com), encouraging us to help create a safer, healthier, kinder, and more equal world. Topics addressed include racism, sexism, violence, and the environment. 

Contributing Writers Include:

Gie Santana, Ama B. Aggrey, Jake Apil, LaK

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lauren Brill Media LLC
• Release date: Sep 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988858232

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Unseal Change

Poems That Encourage Us to Better the World

Compiled by Lauren Brill/The Unsealed  

Contributing Writers: Gie Santana, Ama B. Aggrey , Jake Apil, LaKrisha Stanton-Brandon, Macy Fluharty, Clarisse Hayes, Lauren Grace, Michelle OBrien,  Ketherine Safavizadeh, Gabriella Brielle Upshaw, Charmaine Freeman, Ravien Burns, Michelle Ruby, Ashley Fisher, Nicki Nance, Liz Hernandez, Tara Willey, Nichole Danielle, Daniella Webster, Emanuel Cole, Ashley M. Dowd, Brizeida Chapeton, Rashan Speller, Shiana Larocca, ChatterBox, Rickwrites, Macy Fluharty, Jena Boyer, DeAndrea Baker,  Catherine Burford, Ashley Rodriguez, Stacy McCuen, Nicki Nance, Mel Taul, Adreanna Barron, Jake April, Antonio De'mon Robinson, Valencia Butler

Copyright ©  2023 Lauren Brill Media LLC

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. However, contributors maintain ownership rights of their individual poems and as such retain all rights to publish and republish their work.

Book Cover by Marija Džafo

Layout Design by Larissa Fleury

ISBN Paperback: 979-8-9888582-2-5  

ISBN Ebook: 979-8-9888582-3-2

WHAT IS THE UNSEALED?

The Unsealed (theunsealed.com) is a writing community where people write, share, and respond to personal and inspirational open letters. We hold weekly writing workshops and conversations, inviting interesting guests to talk to our community about their stories. Our platform aims to heal, empower, connect, encourage, and inspire people.

If you would like to see more from any of our authors, you can check out their page by placing their username in this link: https://theunsealed.com/members/username/

We dedicate this book to our writers on The Unsealed. It is your truth, compassion, and determination that can and will change the world.

Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

WHAT CHANGE DO YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD?

WHERE DARKNESS IS NO MORE

PLANT FOOD

LOVE AGAIN

WHY CAN`T IT BE TOMORROW?

HOPEFUL WORD

THE CHANGE I SEE IN US

DON’T DOUBLE THE STANDARD

DREAMING IN THE DARK

HUMANITY’S RESET

LOVE, ME.

THEY DON’T WANT US TO HEAL OURSELVES

TOXIC MASCULINITY

BE THE CHANGE.

A KIND HEART

INSIDIOUS SHAME’S RETREAT

PLAYING THE GAME

CAGED

FAMILY MOLD

C.H.A.N.G.E

THE VILLAGE

PLAN OF ACTION

LET’S CHANGE THE WORLD

AWAKENING OF THE WAY

NIGHT TIME DREAM : CHANGE IN THIS WORLD

HOW ARE YOU CREATING THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE?

IT STARTS WITh ME

BE THE CHANGE, THEY SAID.

SEEK IT, BE IT

PSA: I AM NOT A WORLD CHANGER!

YOU WILL SEE ME ON THE SCREEN

MOTHER EARTH

MY EXAMPLE, MY CHANGE

THE FREEDOM TRAIN

TOPANGA

THE SKY HAS NO LIMIT

FEET ON THE GROUND, HEART IN THE CLOUDS

BLINK YOUR I

LOTUS FLOWER

THE APPEARANCE OF THE INEVITABLE'S IMPACT

About The Unsealed Founder, Lauren Brill

Introduction

In 2017, I was frustrated by the stories I saw on the news, the experiences I endured daily, and the unfair and unjust situations my friends shared with me. One night, I let my emotions out with paper and pen. Here is the poem I wrote:

A NEW MOVEMENT

I remember when I first learned of misogyny, racism and pure hate

I had thought long ago it all reached its expiration date.

Clearly, I was wrong

As many are still dancing to an old song.

As a young girl, they told me playing sports is a microcosm of adult life.

But in the real world the refs try to prevent me from winning at any role except mother and wife

They do so by attempting to lower my ceiling

While