There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Long Long ago Before the world we know came to be There were only two kinds of people, The Yoos and the Miis They lived on two separate parts of the earth
By Janeen Thompson4 years ago in Poets
I'm too immersed in my creations, but I don't want to leave. I could stay enwrapped in them forever. Can the actions be precise?
By Samantha Corral4 years ago in Poets
the clock says 1148 pm i sit and think of all that happened in 2021 pain and heartbreak love and new joy. one minute has passed
By Kia T Cooper-Erbst4 years ago in Poets
It started early in the year, And then there was the mob, A return to decency, Denied by Fox's slobs. ~ Back to school with vax and masks,
By Jenn Kirkland4 years ago in Poets
I was once with a boy Who loved me so much He stole my shoes So I could never leave. And I, defiant To my own detriment,
By Kiki Le Tigre4 years ago in Poets
Setting the scenery’s background humour, laughing into ambiguity. False sets, floating point errors identified and categorised.
By Paul Beckett4 years ago in Poets
The pain runs deeper than the roots any plant or tree will ever grow The pain runs deeper than the love a mother has for a child
By Mary Ann Salinas4 years ago in Poets
Women are not puppets; they don't need to be controlled by men. They have the right to choose their hobbies, clothes,
By Talia Devora4 years ago in Poets
At times I hold my voice down. I let silence linger long enough for my skin to place doubts on the audience of who I am and where I come from.
By Juan Lli Pedraza4 years ago in Poets
"Follow the three 'R's' - Respect yourself. Respect others. Take Responsibility for all your actions." -- The Dalai Lama ***
By Lena Beana4 years ago in Poets
“Don’t cry” Words from my father A slow, deep rumble Warnings of a stampede to come Even if you can’t see the danger
By Katherine Glidden4 years ago in Poets
GLUG! By Ross Lombardi . May I present the Gammon This bigot clings to his frightened father's beliefs Fake knowledge of politics, flags and jingoism has he.
By Ross E Fortune Lombardi4 years ago in Poets
