There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Caught in a constant state of “it could be worse” But I know I deserve so much better People will make you feel crazy Cuz you dare not to settle like them
By jade corbett4 years ago in Poets
Life Behind Bars Reliving that very moment When you caught some years followed with an "L" Watching the gavel hit the stand
By Thomas F4 years ago in Poets
When cars are packed, goodbyes are waved, and convoys leave the town, When rainbow flags are wrapped with care and hidden from the mob,
By Meredith Harmon4 years ago in Poets
Smiles to His Thank you for a life of grace Its a blessing in itself The chance to glouriously praise To the father of positive help
She writes poetry on the backs of gas station receipts, With ink stained fingers and a leaky pen, As she traverses forgotten alleyways,
By M.S. LeCureux4 years ago in Poets
It’s the day after the parade And I slowly feel my identity fading away. The smiles and appreciation of those around us quickly silence back into the world of binaries and
By Julia Brooks4 years ago in Poets
Advice to the Young Its the same familiar stories Just told in different ways After conversing with different type of people
Looking through the window of the train Objects passing by like a blur I wondered how I had made it here With no memory of boarding
By Matthew Mccahey4 years ago in Poets
I who wait eagerly Across seas and mountains For a home once promised for me That which today can barely stand In old days paved way for humankind
By Nicky Salehi4 years ago in Poets
Drip Drop, fall into place they say Check the boxes: Male, Female, Black, White Asian, Hispanic, or Latino They separate us into boxes
By Nery La Cuchimbita4 years ago in Poets
I settle into the cold, empty room Silence on the blank walls The cheers a distant sound The lights a distant memory
By Patrick Poulin4 years ago in Poets
War. I’ll give you war. My people don’t flee we lead with strong cores Hearts of fire and brains of water We think through your cracks and work smarter not harder
By Rineisha Gorden4 years ago in Poets
