There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
"CAMOFLAUGE" (POEM) This skin I wear is a defense mechanism Given to me by Mother Nature herself One could say that I'm naturally camouflaged
By Havier Green5 years ago in Poets
We aren't people of colour We're people, just people Skin tones won't matter Without political will. Outside we all measure
By Barry Irvine5 years ago in Poets
The color of we is derived from deep within that which we thrive It is the leap we sometimes take from empty to full
By Meimoun5 years ago in Poets
My pride is not yours to take Streets run red with blood you make Ridiculous rules that drown my voice My golden passion is my choice
By Erin Borst5 years ago in Poets
They are faceless, and shameless Looking down at the colored and blameless White which profits from ancestors who pillaged
By 5 years ago in Poets
A little color, they said it would be nice, they said how about a tan, they said you're too pale, they said you have freckles, they said
By Kelly Fontaine5 years ago in Poets
On a good day it’s green Vibrant and bright A sharpness so clean That it glitters in light On a sad day it’s blue
By Daniel Oconnor 5 years ago in Poets
“Forward,” Their weight shifted right, they prepare for the command Disciplined Soldiers bound by duty and land “MARCH!”
By Deenewshhkah Ess5 years ago in Poets
Pink Seems like a simple color really Hated or loved, it's a true love hypocrisy Men tend to hate it because it "ruins masculinity"
By Jess Allen Gribnitz5 years ago in Poets
Where did you go, Dad? I looked for you Throughout Kilburn High Road and Shoot-Up Hill. Did I bite the dust? Ha, no, but I bit a bullet or two.
By Peter L. Pinnock @mummysboyvegan @thepiedpiperofhampden5 years ago in Poets
Say Their Name no matter how long it's been. Not for the tag, mention, nor fame. Just say their name. I'm screaming out for Yahweh.
By Lukey Loose Leaf5 years ago in Poets
I used to use bleaching creams When i wanted lighter skin Yellow skin meant to blend me in, when dark skin simply wasn't it.
By Lanre5 years ago in Poets
