There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
After the party, I return home I am not drunk with joy I am not drunk with contentment The people and the joy of the crowd
By Antoinette L Brey4 years ago in Poets
Once, communion wine tried to drown them, the winged things. So I let nothing in, nothing out. Butterflies in my stomach
By Chelsey Burden4 years ago in Poets
Pride month Capitalisms attempt to profit from the sociological desire for inclusivity In June 1999 ‘Gay and Lesbian’ Pride was declared
By Obsidian Words4 years ago in Poets
Abortion is not in the Bible. Shut the fuck up. Shut your dumb ass pie hole. Maybe focus on things like guns and kids. Cause obsessing about my plumbing makes you look stupid.
By Kelsea4 years ago in Poets
It starts... It starts with a rainbow. With colors dripping down my face in a rain of pride and acceptance. It starts with a community.
By Libby4 years ago in Poets
A woman went into the woods, Though born in a city, Raised in a home, She can be found, Only where she found herself.
By Conor Matthews4 years ago in Poets
Mr. Viotti was so mean The moment he was promoted Our school went to dirt No phones in the hall Assigned seating chart at lunch
By Robbie Bale4 years ago in Poets
We expect to find meaning in the back of a bar We search for connection, but don’t know our own hearts We want to find the finish line, but we can’t even start
By Jeffrey Sparks4 years ago in Poets
All I know is, I've learned my lesson, Said my last words or confession, Believe in more than mere expression, What's worth it in the whole dimension?
By 'Vive Akugha4 years ago in Poets
This is the time of curbing excess the taking of greed we lay it to rest. The people grow tired of beating their breast. You gave us but air we paid with our breath.
By Blake Capps4 years ago in Poets
A tea party, an extravagant affair Suits galore, dresses with flair Coalescing their intent To coax the one percent
By Justin George4 years ago in Poets
Resurrect Roe By: Jonathan Hinternish They made a decision no one would like. They made America less free.
By Jonathan Hinternish4 years ago in Poets
