There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Slap We all have a slap to remember. For some of us, it is a slap we innocently deliver. To a parent, a grandpa or grandma, or some other poor caretaker.
By Andrew Dominguez4 years ago in Poets
For me certainty means Factually speaking makes financial green But when looking for the truth While spinning a record-breaking dethroning King Babe Ruth
By Marc OBrien4 years ago in Poets
If I was your mother, I could have felt the changes from the moment you came into being. Anyone could see the strands of hair on my head,
By Christopher Martin4 years ago in Poets
I’m only half Half white Half asian Not full Not enough I’m not white enough to be white I’m not asian enough to be asian
By Beau Green4 years ago in Poets
Helios peeks over the horizon, craving attention. An oblivious teen in designer sneakers sprints down the road, earbuds hooked to her phone.
By Isla Griswald4 years ago in Poets
I dig through my Google Drive, pulling up old essays from college, wondering if any have potential. Too formal for a blog post,
This is dedicated to the victims of the Robb School Shooting. Standing outside the school not having been on social media
By Kia T Cooper-Erbst4 years ago in Poets
Memorial Day's Dream Faded memories, Marching Bands, children waving, little flags in hand, downtown anywhere, standing proud
By John Korkie4 years ago in Poets
2020 was a crazy year People lived in fear Barber shops were closed People had to cut their own hair People were afraid to become ill
By Jmjulius15 Jay4 years ago in Poets
We need to talk. I'm sorry but... I have to cut you off even though I'll miss you... Don’t be that way... you know I want you to stay... it’s not me who has the issue.
By Wolé Marville Sr.4 years ago in Poets
I wait in line to order a green tea. The girl in front of me orders an extra hot skinny pumpkin spice latte with almond milk and one pump of syrup.
“Dairy makes me break out.” A college girl sips a sugar-loaded latte in the library café. “I’ve switched to oat milk. It’s so much healthier.”
