There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I worked hard to get this far and everything that I get I earned it. What I have acquired from these walls of 16H: Man you can get 5 degrees From the top Universities and you still never learn it.
By Alyssa "Lefty" P.4 years ago in Poets
Home is a four letter word. Like born is, too. It is something that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. You always feel better after getting out.
By E.K. Daniels4 years ago in Poets
Death envisioned in the electronic enslavement Malice amounting to mechanized, compounding capital Killing in contraptions annexing human automatons
By Nick Jameson4 years ago in Poets
Home is singular and collective Our four walls, our planet Building one within the other A grounding point Somewhere to return to.
By Jo Carson4 years ago in Poets
My neighbours imitate the sounds of animals entire evening: high-pitched barks and yips of coyotes scaring the shit out of every denizen;
By Moon Desert4 years ago in Poets
Ownership is a powerful word In the world of real estate Ownership is stable, fixed and secure While renters are on the road again
By Anna May4 years ago in Poets
Although over the years I've let my feet roam, There will only ever be the one true home, It’s where the hills roll, and we drink too much tea,
By Lloyd Blunden4 years ago in Poets
I’m looking for something - can you help me? I’ve heard it tastes like the most aromatic apple pie And melts the moment it hits your tongue,
By Marlowe Faust 4 years ago in Poets
home bmore home the city that reads crime which bleeds charm city home of Edgar Allan Poe lives full of woe charm city
By Saja Bo Storm4 years ago in Poets
The Bloodiest Hands You called it a gift when you gave us emotion Demand our Love and eternal devotion This gift is a curse in a devastating place
By Rebecca Dalmaso4 years ago in Poets
Bully Boss Feels like a wide open space, the other side of this bed Can't stand this reality so I choose my ego instead
I'm not submitting this for the Home Poem challenge, because I'm not Vocal+ anymore. However, reading the challenge prompted reminded me of this poem so I hope you enjoy anyway.
By Lucy Alice Dickens4 years ago in Poets
