There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Things Like Rings On Kings, "Godly Beings" Shiny, Blimey Rain Gold Enough Coins to Heat The Loins Trees with leaves Of Money
By SynneR De'Viant Khrystian3 years ago in Poets
Laying low in the shadows... I staggered while trying to walk through the Darkness... My Anxiety turned into fear, And I Became someone else...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
Life is but a fleeting moment In the grand scheme of things, A brief and fleeting spark In the infinite expanse of the universe.
By Karthik Dinesh3 years ago in Poets
maybe it’s because i'm a self-absorbed awkward socially inept outcast wanker maybe it's because i'm a knob maybe it's
By Bren3 years ago in Poets
here i stop and start: unearthed, emergent, made of particles. everything, i see exposed by photons, deceptively moved,
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
This is the year to learn to love yourself, Self-love is needed like never before, Say no to anything that is set to hurt you,
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Poets
If it feels like Racism, It probably is. If it smells like Racism, It probably is. Am I being biased? Am I being ignorant?
By Nicole C3 years ago in Poets
can there be a reason if nobody ever asks 'why?' or gives a need to have the answer- can't there be a reason even if none of us gets it right?
Merry Christmas Happy New Year Happy Birthday Happy Everything Why do we assume that’s what people want to hear? Why do we think everyone’s Christmas is merry?
By Martyna Dearing3 years ago in Poets
It was 12/21/12 the day the Mayans predicted the world would end. I’d had night terrors before, but this one I still don’t comprehend.
By Katherine Nesbitt3 years ago in Poets
"Without a doubt, I can go the distance," the racer shouted confidently, evidently having never felt resistance greater than the weight
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
Would it be a surprise to know you were on my mind yesterday, Many years have passed like water down the drain, But I still remember every single year,
