There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
When you see me you see what maybe seen is a foolish man You ask yourself, why is he so eccentric? What made him say, do, or ask that?
By Sheng Long3 years ago in Poets
. if this crazy planet we ride has taught me one thing it’s this we are all doing our best given our circumstances
By Bren3 years ago in Poets
Ripples in river Give life to reflection Of fall’s trees, The truth behind A calm facade- Current grasps Fallen leaves
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Poets
Go on, go ahead! Slander me in silence. I shall not retaliate against such scorn, I shall not hide in this storm. The power of those words you use;
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Poets
I close my eyes to hunt for my sleep This prey is elusive and the climb there is steep I’m about to lose hope and reach for my light
By Kris Griffith3 years ago in Poets
Start writing...what is a book review? to me it is more than just a summary or a critique of one's work. A review is a way to share your own thoughts
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Poets
Maybe if I gouged out my eyes I wouldn't see. Sometimes vision deludes the senses, bends reality. . Dim's one's sense of self,
By Poetry Landscapes3 years ago in Poets
Battleground primed, positioned and ordered: A systemic symmetry. Black and white divided, poised and apposing, Checkered in measured fairness.
By Karyn Savage3 years ago in Poets
flogging my log on a nice afternoon stroking like a professional hoping i’ll come real soon smacking the old trouser lizard
I take myself far too seriously. Don't fake me out, what do you hear and see? Am I deliriously staggering around a raggedy, bedraggled
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
Flower Flawless In her mind She is far less than goddess ꙮꙮꙮ Shyness Stronger But they thought
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis3 years ago in Poets
Wasting the time Having a time Chasing the ghosts Playing with invisible toys ꙲꙲ ꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲꙲꙲꙲꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲꙲꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲ ꙲
