There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
In dreams, I am free To be whatever I want When awake, I'm not. - While working on some content, I had a little burst of creativity outside the subject I was writing about.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Be like her soil strong and loving Be like her rivers swift and sure Be like her trees proud yet wise Her energy through space and time
By Dan-O Vizzini3 years ago in Poets
Cursed be the wretched eve Heavy clouds stretched across the sable sky Angry winds startle me from a deep slumber My ragged body lie lifeless on my bed
The other night Starting off the new year with positive vibes And fond wishes of health and wealth While trying to balance my accounts
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Poets
Church was four butterscotch candies long this Sunday And hot too I usually place a chocolate coin in the tithes basket for the pastor
i fuckin enjoyed it i thought it was the grouse it got me on multiple levels and up and out of the house
By Bren3 years ago in Poets
After waiting years At last, they had found themselves In each others' arms ... Exchanging their vows They had both made promises
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets
new year, same old me. new year, nothing's changed. still sitting alone in my bedroom; still fighting back the urge to shed a tear.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet3 years ago in Poets
You, you let me down, Yeah, You, You left me on the ground, You, you left me bruised, Yeah, you. You told me not to make a sound.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Poets
Such an eve A New Year’s dream not to believe First there was this frog with a horn Combatting the wolverine scared and torn
By Marc OBrien3 years ago in Poets
Brand new Triumph, Same geriatric Hope! It's a New Year 🎊 Time to release, And let Go! What's not for you Will slowly
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
My mind It cycles rapidly Apathy invading every crevice So nothingness is standing in the way of happiness And it's this very sentiment
