There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Wow what a night Boy did we have a good time A celebration to end all celebrations As was our due We’d put in the hard yards
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Poets
Sent at 1:30 PM ET: “Look... the scientists tell us the world is ending so would it kill you to text me back a little faster
By Louise 4 years ago in Poets
Judged by others or maybe I just think I am, Represented wrongly or maybe not
By Christopher Hodgson4 years ago in Poets
Dinner — oh dinner is always such a chore Coming up with something new and creative, Meals that suit the season, ward off the chill
I am born of love, Yet trapped by the wretchedness of words. My identity was already chosen at birth. Before my lips could form a single word,
By Charese Perry4 years ago in Poets
We all have a look. We all look around. At work, on a date, when we’re out and about. We look, they look, looks we wonder about.
By Andrew Dominguez4 years ago in Poets
woman. this world will try to break you down, it will take the shards of the mirror you broke when you told it that it couldn’t control you any longer and hold those sharp edges to your throat and demand you to apologize.
By Haley Benz4 years ago in Poets
"I am Scared It's your fault How dare you to say that you come in peace It's because of you that everyone I love and
By saadia abdi4 years ago in Poets
I am but a dollar of countless to be paid; so they save and raise my value only for the rainy days. If I share with you some of my thoughts,
By Mesha Bolton4 years ago in Poets
Just so many bills Rent, water, gas, and light This is why we can’t sleep at night Bills pile up So much less time Our stress levels are high
By Gabriela Marcial4 years ago in Poets
The big celebration is now over Decorations and props have been taken down Both the podium and parking lot are empty Trash is strewn all over the ground
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Poets
stop. stop waiting. you wait for life to come to you. you wait for opportunity. you wait for ideas to come to you.
By Elise4 years ago in Poets
