There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
In my research this past week I noticed something odd and bleak Bad news for the animal kingdom I’m panicked inside, though I might appear calm
By Emily Dickerson4 years ago in Poets
Monday — I forgot to take out the trash; My alarm did not go off; I was late. Barista gave me coffee — had no cash; My boss demeaned me for a small mistake.
By Jeffrey Sparks4 years ago in Poets
I guess, in a way, we’re conflicted by past history. You’re heading towards a danger zone. I guess, in some ways, we’re addicted to pain and misery.
By Desmond Razzano4 years ago in Poets
I question many things, such as the human race. Our purpose and use of material things, and our eagerness to use such tools as a mace.
By Kim.D.4 years ago in Poets
Living in a world of division. No one seems to be able to find common ground and agree on a decision. Living in a world of division. Every back feels for a knife in a treacherous world filled with strife.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Poets
We strut down catwalks paved by riot dust particles, kween. It settled and— when mixed with our poz blood and untethered tears
By Jose Antonio Soto4 years ago in Poets
I escaped, Eve! one eve with heave I escaped to fall and hither through the thorns of names like whore and shrew. Eve, I'm free to fear the night today -
By SC Weller4 years ago in Poets
To form a more perfect union Present tense, not past The infinitive's infinity For you reading this tomorrow: Take it, reshape it, make it last.
By Ava Mack4 years ago in Poets
There’s an ache in my heart A tightness in my chest A whisper in my ear “Run.” My feet can’t hit the ground fast enough
By Eli Glen 4 years ago in Poets
My body is no longer my own. I am just another community garden, ready to be sown. There is a uterus within me, that is no longer mine.
By Josey Pickering4 years ago in Poets
Where is your compassion? I see none in your reaction. The name of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Have no place in your hateful boast.
By Persephone Stylet4 years ago in Poets
Folks be Pro-life and con's in real life old men controlling women's bodies is so trife Cool with death sentences and lower voting rights
By Flo Buf4 years ago in Poets
