There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
a gentle camp fire ne'er burnt nor crisped the frogs better boiled besides
By Matthew J. Fromm12 days ago in Poets
Words hurt too, you know When there's nowhere to go Your stupid insults hurt like a knife Your stupid insults stay for life
By Domi12 days ago in Poets
How many children do you have, and why? ******* We can't ask these questions during a JOB interview - it's weird, and they will SUE us for some unlikely cause of discrimination!!!
By 365poetry12 days ago in Poets
Hatred, racism, violence, and fear You’re no longer welcome here. You’ve ruined lives and families alike, But now is the time to pick up the mic.
By Elizabeth Petit12 days ago in Poets
You know what is one of the biggest tragedies that can happen to humans. Self-hatred. Way too many people hate themselves,
By Seema Patel13 days ago in Poets
I was under the impression that with no bad habits, no smoking, no alcohol, no cosmetics, no chips, with healthy habits galore,
I pray to receive abundant wealth of things that money can’t buy I have a lot left in the tank And that is a blessing I have much to accomplish before I die
By Nathaniel Terrell13 days ago in Poets
The Miller And The Mice The miller worked where the river groaned, With stones that screamed when night drew near. His lantern shook with every breath,
By Marie381Uk 13 days ago in Poets
Another Year Another Diet Another year, another diet begins, The calendar turns like it always does. Hope arrives with a clean sharp voice,
Years of silence. My abundant garden hushed, growing lash greenery even in winter. Roots delving deep, as if to the Earth's core.
By Moon Desert13 days ago in Poets
Fear dwells within, a potent, unwelcome guest, dramatic and bold, claiming its space for the long years ahead. Buying flowers to brighten up the place,
They say you can't squeeze blood from a stone, but you can certainly try. Lying on a haystack, thoughts pour out -
