There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Footsteps quicken in the dead of night. A chase, but not quite. Nervous glances over a shoulder reveals ominous figures
By Shayde4 years ago in Poets
Sitting at a cold brown dining table Outside the laughter and ideas, as far as a fever dream, lost in unwanted discussion
By YonathanJ4 years ago in Poets
This can't be the extent of life... Suffering among a merciless game Of privilege versus disadvantage. I can't have wasted 29 years...
By CT Idlehouse4 years ago in Poets
I like you like love. An open obsession. I like your mind slightly, Following the rhythmical patterns of my gears. I like you, how you hug,
By S.Elizabeth4 years ago in Poets
Commenting on subjects are one thing, but making a commentary on a particular piece of writing or art- whether it be painting, sculpture,
By Mark Graham4 years ago in Poets
Let me chide you now While my head is clear I want to discipline out of love To instruct, not instill fear I know I’ve taught you right from wrong
By Emily Dickerson4 years ago in Poets
Am I born of a curse? That I may watch as my brothers and sisters Drop Pools of red around their bodies Caused by people we are supposed to trust?
By Angel Blade4 years ago in Poets
Comments and commentary; What is a comment? Are they a form of explanation? Are they a form of expression that we may not want to hear?
Before we begin, allow me to go ahead and preface this by making it crystal clear, this is all based off results from the past few years.
By Arthur William4 years ago in Poets
Fear is a liar It’s False Evidence Appearing Real It consumes all rational thought and truth in deceptive fire It skews your reality into the surreal
By Jessica C.4 years ago in Poets
Survivor: A person who continues to function in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks. Function - not prosper. Survivors, though we don’t claim the label
By Yael Spodek4 years ago in Poets
Sperm to egg, A zygote forms. Zygote to embryo, Ultrasound performed. Woman to doctor, "I'm not ready to be a mother."
