There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Bridges pass over oblivious to the blue water hides the dead
By Carla M Cottrell3 years ago in Poets
as i am one, just one wanting more, i am one with no more– no more no more going home, still can't afford my life
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
Fields of lifeless gray Sometimes it’s not a bad thing When things turn out blue
By Katherine Eadie 3 years ago in Poets
mother's eyes, like mine two way mirror, life sentence paired, spared, a worse fate?
By Lindsay Cullen3 years ago in Poets
Why can't you be normal? Why can't you just not be bothered? Why do you get tense and tight and angry? Where is the laughter like others?
By Laura Lann3 years ago in Poets
How I know it's through The flashing blue and red lights Taillight must be out
By Adam H. Johnson 3 years ago in Poets
Why did we say 'blue'? Not for heat, lusts, and longing... that rawest moment.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Poets
I was promised dreams Under the red, white, and blue But here, freedom dies.
I wonder whether Saba would have been spared for His shameless blue eyes
By Danit Ariel3 years ago in Poets
Some celebrities Several regular people Treasure Blue Twitter!
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
if a picture speaks, why should I look past the screen? so life can speak too
By Sam Spinelli3 years ago in Poets
We need to improve Our recycling methods Be accountable
By Michele J.3 years ago in Poets