There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
It’s just gone one o’clock and your daughters still not home even amongst late night friends a girl will be alone alone amongst thousands in the city
By Bren4 years ago in Poets
got a barcode on my neck an RFID in my wrist i'm a new world citizen and i'm not on any list (yet) i got their beastly number
now i have to run and hide or take the state sanctioned cyanide it doesn't matter that the WHO lied or fudged the stats on those that died
i aint got no rhythm man couldn’t beat time with a stick i have to blame the drummer but it’s his fault we sound like shit
Have you ever felt like you are so overcome by the stress of everyday life? No matter what you do, you can never get ahead.
By O. Mason4 years ago in Poets
“Please. Not yet,” I whisper as Technicolor reveries dissolve into familiar successions of gray. - - - - - - aching, begging that these might
By Chance Garrett Wilhite4 years ago in Poets
you’re the Queen B of our block we need your permission to speak and if I give you all my smokes will you help me with the freak?
the greatest lesson i never learnt the sweetest dollar i never earnt the biggest bundle i never made getting all the sun sitting in the shade
Our home, one of many. A giant rock hurtling through an infinite void looping its cosmic dance year after year
By Simon Cromly4 years ago in Poets
I am no sea turtle; There is no calling of home so strong It resonates in my bones. I am a chameleon; My place is everywhere.
By Rachel Eves4 years ago in Poets
What does kindness cost? Compassion? Time? Energy? The all mighty dollar? What does it cost to smile, to open a door, pick up trash, help others, to treat someone as the human being that they are, however different they may be.
By Tarah Dougherty4 years ago in Poets
Easy Way Out My mother was putting fourth the effort I seem to have vague memories But shortly after about 7 years
By Thomas F4 years ago in Poets
