There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
When the Earth returns to the same side of the sun, we tell ourselves another lie. We think they’re the truth when we say them, but we always forget we ever made them.
By Daniel Freeman 4 years ago in Poets
Innocence Silence Repentance Acceptance of our sins Chasing for forgiveness A savior who never comes Martyr who perishes in vain
By Charlie Sourire4 years ago in Poets
I looked out the window at the snow and wondered is this how normal people feel? I spoke to someone at work while looking at them in the eyes and felt self-assured, funny even.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Poets
I believe in something old You could fight it like a ghost Pray the fear away But all the hate Would stay the same
By Emily Dickerson4 years ago in Poets
Swirls of fire - smoke is undetected and the deep sleep will go on forever. Nothing sacred about this - nothing that I can find.
By Freddy Zalta4 years ago in Poets
I saw all the pots and pans taken away From the familiar kitchen To the smelly dungeons of inhuman hypocrisy Why am I surprised that nothing ever tasted to me?
By Moon Desert4 years ago in Poets
The planet Earth mostly a sea, A treacherous environment for one to be, Many things unknown lurk below, Threats waiting to deal you in low,
By Marty Res4 years ago in Poets
He tested positive after a bout of runny nose and sore throat I had been waiting for this day After taking preventive tests day after day
Hello, My first-sip-of-wine girl. Do you know what you are doing here? By the contents at home in the corner of your mouth,
By Sarah Langthorne4 years ago in Poets
Skies bear a great deal of mysteries with clouds like petals of white sunflowers STILL Tallulah Can’t fully express herself
By Saroyan Coles4 years ago in Poets
The human mind may allow itself to endure and to survive calculated, relentless attempts by another to systematically break down and reconfigure it. The human mind may also allow itself to emerge from such attempts!, not unscathed, but unbroken, free.
By Lisa Masters4 years ago in Poets
When will the Mute speak, or should they A world where the Mute listen and the Leader speak Is this the right way, or should there be another
By Hot Cocoa4 years ago in Poets
