There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Vibrations sent Through airwaves Colliding with stone And meshing with water, A need for solidity But flexible soul, Uncertainty in searching
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Poets
I have a message for you. I can't see what you’re going through. I can't say that I know you or what it is to wear your shoes.
By Karyn Savage3 years ago in Poets
i got kicked out of the wiggles my credentials weren't up to par they took my guitar and skivvy and the keys to the big red car
By Bren3 years ago in Poets
**Author's Note: This poem was inspired by a courageous Ukrainian woman's words to Russian soldiers. You can view her story here. Sunflowers are sign of solidarity. They will always grow towards the light (heli0tropism). **
By E.K. Daniels3 years ago in Poets
Nothing, at times, can speak louder than anything else, for zero, null, the void, forespells the presence soon-to-be of something deeply unknown,
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
Eric is his given name But he prefers to go by Cletus Okeechobee born and raised He is a product of his environment
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 years ago in Poets
I’ve noticed that I tend to change along with the seasons. Not entirely. Not that I become a new person altogether every single year. Not that I don’t have one personality, or name, I just have different variations on the same whole, I suppose.
By AJ Birt3 years ago in Poets
Just because I see the blue in his eyes, Doesn't mean I care. With sweeping snow that shifts underneath our feet like salt,
By Corryn Pettingill3 years ago in Poets
Just like that she let go. Every anxious thought laid low. Self loathing and doubt, The baggage she carried about, She released her claim.
If I’m not a wife I must be a Hoe If I’m not a husband I must be a Thot Dude I tried to Humble myself But my Desires got the best of me…
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
Into this mix of mask and madness, I bring love. Easy to pass laws, make rules, break rules, break hearts, break hearts, break lives, hide behind a mask.
By Marilyn Flower3 years ago in Poets
Everything always came down to you. Her happiness. Her motivation. Her story. It all came down to you. You were her creator.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet3 years ago in Poets
