There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Hyena laughter The echo screams through mountain bouncing off the walls
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Poets
A lion roars fierce The lion protects its cubs A lion defends
Is that a mountain Or am I just in a hole I will never know
By Katherine Eadie 3 years ago in Poets
Great Big Bear Mountain A bear is a site for sore eyes Be careful walk safe
Exert to the peak They seek rejuvenation -- Metamorphasis
By A.Y. Mallette3 years ago in Poets
Prayed to be a bird, Skyscraper her mountain top, Became an angel.
By Riley Forest3 years ago in Poets
They’ll tell you to get over it. Wonder why you can’t forget it. The trauma replays in my mind. Over and over, on a constant rewind.
By Danielle Elizabeth Andrews3 years ago in Poets
Simple little hill I can make you a mountain If I start to crawl
A challenge? No more, please -- all climb, life craves a calm flat space. I've fought enough.
By JHR3 years ago in Poets
Thirty-five shootings A mountain not a mole hill Mass murder in schools...
I cartwheel on logs; you want to reach the top be- fore dark. We turn back.
By Sone Kramer3 years ago in Poets
Look down instead of up–before we reach the top, turn around; sun drops.
