There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
It’s all up to me Everything in this life If I’m going to do it anyway I might as well do it right I can’t rely others
By Noah Nelson4 years ago in Poets
I wake up tired. And after checking my watch, I know I got almost nine hours of sleep. But weariness weighs down my limbs
By Deborah Robinson4 years ago in Poets
This is a disgrace to our whole human race No matter where I look what I read All I hear is people fighting always only about
By Anne Walker4 years ago in Poets
" Thick-headed; If of blood were the tears we shed the saline that falls away Is deceptively gray. While all the faces eyes' penetrate your shameful desire placates your sight: inadvertently you cut your eyes to spite your face.
By Jeffrey P Bailey4 years ago in Poets
Mind manipulation in this nation. My foundation gets stronger through graduation. Fear of my strength, they trying to control me through probation!
By Desmond Ozen4 years ago in Poets
Henry walked up to the stage. “Alright Jackie, thank you for the outro. Now we going to do the open mic session. We will call your name and you can make your way up here.” Said Henry.
By Kohl Younger4 years ago in Poets
A frantic dash towards the line Of right and wrong, as up you climb The throats you slash, like cheques you sign Sing frightful songs, of paradigm
By Insinq Datum4 years ago in Poets
War 4 sale In this world I stand in the disillusioned atmosphere that good will conquer all evils Triumphing over the darkness
By Jjenni Dagnelli 4 years ago in Poets
~ Here~ Here I am Have me, Here I am Come for me, Here I am Yours, Here You see me, Here I am Have me, Here
By Jennifer Cooley4 years ago in Poets
Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo! Beggars can’t be choosers, We know, Will this lead into something that shows, All I can do is wait,
~ Sweet Poetry ~ Strawberries and Whipped Cream Green Melons and Ripe cantaloupe Breakfast in Bed, Early morning light Shining through the room,
~Dreams~ I have these Dreams Some are awful Dreams, These Dreams are a part of my life, They keep me up at night But I have learned
