There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
01, too idle, can ruin a person Comfortable and accustomed to the people accustomed to a life without wind and rain.
By Hurry Green3 years ago in Poets
Nothing is true And everything is possible In the land Of Mother Russia. Iron cast Soviet shadow Lingering, hungover with
By Rosie J. Sargent3 years ago in Poets
We dug deeper Shovels hitting earth In steady motion, Static place A never changing scene As we developed logic And put in place
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Poets
you call yourself a lady but you aint been one for a while i don't want to see your poisoned teeth so don't even bother to fake a smile
By Bren3 years ago in Poets
The machine - so necessary for modern life - sits near its companion, unused: its drum empty, its timer silent. What it replaced, the line,
By Denise Davis3 years ago in Poets
That apples don’t fall far from the tree is a reliable condition of living. Some drop when the rains don’t come, when it’s too hot,
By Natalie Wilkinson3 years ago in Poets
Bartop Every now and then tells a country song, Mostly lyrics way to long. Every town big and small, one or more, Small towns next to the grocery store.
By Owen Taylor3 years ago in Poets
Listen! Do you understand me, Sir? Why aren't thou boots polished? Look at all that mud! Has thee been dragged through it?
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Poets
At one point, I was convinced that you wanted nothing but the best for me. I was convinced that you were different from the rest
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet3 years ago in Poets
Fear not, my friend for thy time has come. This is a time to unite, not fear thy plight! Hold your head high, my friend; For thou 'ast moved forward to achieve thy
Another lifelong lesson, another book on the shelf, for now, selfishly hoarded. All meticulously sorted in a feeble attempt
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
This is a poem just about how I feel we should care for others, inspired by the title of a song by Depeche Mode. The poem is a totally different feel to the song, but the title of the song was my inspiration.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
