There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I am learning the hard way some people must be left behind Some people can never Accompany on the journey Beyond and alongside.
By UniquePoet5 years ago in Poets
A verdict returned may not be the one you seek Do we hide from truth? The question is asked easily trips from the lips
By Stu E5 years ago in Poets
I pushed the microphone down. He was speaking those famous words. The Television camera could not see him. So just in time, I put my hand in the way
By William King5 years ago in Poets
Our planet is on fire The need for change is dire Why is there such resistance All we want is some assistance Because this dilemma at hand
By Jimmy Tucker5 years ago in Poets
Hello Goodbye 5/25/2012 Long time friend, Haven’t said this word For a long time But here we are, Saying hello,
By Thor Grey (G. Steven Moore)5 years ago in Poets
Here it's starts and here it lies Here we grow and here we rise Here we fall on our knees and die Oh why doesn't anybody try
By Sanaa ali5 years ago in Poets
She asks everyone. "How unattractive am I? How boney am I? Or am I full of flesh? Just imagine we were perfect strangers and you see me first time, what would the fist thought in your mind be when you glance at me? Would it be pleasant or mockery?"
By waqar jameel5 years ago in Poets
the price of grace is paid this very day feet standing on the shore wait for no man time is no longer and gestalt forever
By susan marie loehe5 years ago in Poets
use your brain to think, use your mouth to speak, use your ears to hear, use your heart to feel, with humanity to care,
Slowly but surely, I'm getting the lessons. I am learning to be okay with it. Okay with everything. I am learning to walk away from fights
What you chose my human pal? You're just an outcome of a nature's call; You don't choose the egg and sperm, That combine to give you, your life term;
The Ancient Greeks believed the Sun Shone thanks to Phoebus’ daily run, For should his carriage not take flight The world would dwell in endless night.
By John Welford5 years ago in Poets
