There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I am a saging rageaholic A former raging alcoholic Digitally manipulated Mentally stimulated and morally infiltrated A demi god of my spiritual synagogue
By Joshua Radewan4 years ago in Poets
Streetlights and over ramps Unused hotel suites overlooking homeless camps You say you are a Christian nation Jesus says that's a fable
There's nothing worse than a bunch of church people hanging around on the sidewalk on a sunday afternoon. Some people work on sundays.
By Lucie Rohan4 years ago in Poets
Who am I? A young Black male. My history has been a mystery for centuries in a mental penitentiary. After dusk, I’m darkest at night, but during the daytime my skin shines bright.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Poets
We must never give up We must never back down War has never been about appeasement It has only been about aggression About power and devouring the weak
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous4 years ago in Poets
PART I Did you know that I am kind of good at math? I beg my former teachers to spare me! I know that seven plus ten, is seventeen.
By Oscar Wilson4 years ago in Poets
Our baby was kidnapped The ransom note demanded A gallon of gas Distraught, I pulled my hair out How will I ever come up with
By Angela Denise Fortner Roberts4 years ago in Poets
Awarded winner of the Top 50 Most Powerful and Inspiring Stories for Vocal’s The Moment of Freedom Challenge The moment of freedom
By Abigail Pollard4 years ago in Poets
The sun rises in the east It sets in the west So take your time And do your best What a long trip it has to take Across the sky
By Tina Rose4 years ago in Poets
There's a thin line between arrogance and innocence, in a sense He's confident, like he's an urban deity, but never conceited
By Josh Morgan4 years ago in Poets
Hard to remember not to judge a book by its cover Because a gem that's hidden doesn't reflect any light How long can it hope, to one day shine it's light
We At The Courts On A Saturday, We Finna Hoop Hit The Studio Later And Hop In The Booth Cherish Every Second, We In The Photo Booth
