There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
You’ve signed up your death warrant At the time of throwing a lie straight in my eyes Giving yourself at work And taking back after hours
By Moon Desert5 years ago in Poets
For You, Today’s America, on Your Birthday- July 4th, Pinned, prodded, and manipulated- until it's all disintegrated
By Diane Ballain5 years ago in Poets
I look around, Everything is calm. Nobody seems to see the storm. I look around, Smiles everywhere. Nobody sees the despair.
By Cora K5 years ago in Poets
Sometimes touch feels like blades. The four razors attached to your palms and your thumb driving into my flesh with a subtle grasp.
By Eve5 years ago in Poets
Supposedly, life is simple. Go to school. Get good grades. Get a job. Get Married. Have kids. What a load of nonsense.
By Jeremiah Ellison5 years ago in Poets
The more you experience it, The more you know what life means. When the aroma of the coffee goes perfectly with toast, it is life.
By waqar jameel5 years ago in Poets
Independence Day is a joyous celebration Across this truly blessed nation. Barbecues and drinks with family and friends.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Poets
I sit here thinking if life is good or not. I wonder what has brought me to this stop. Is it the food that keeps me staying?
By Lona Williams5 years ago in Poets
In a city chasing celebrity We laid on the sand and stared at stars Lost in our yesterdays Figuring out who we are Behind doors are we the favorite image
By Erman Baradi5 years ago in Poets
If robots dream of electronic sheep Then what do those sheep eat? And I may be some sort of fool But is that where you get steel wool?
By Mark Stigers 5 years ago in Poets
A little girl, running through a field, came upon an old, feathery dandelion, and, to get a wish, blew all the seeds off -
By Barb Dukeman5 years ago in Poets
Big Brother’s not Living! Big Brother’s not Dead! Big Brother’s just Watching, From inside your Head! He feeds on your Passion.
