There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I want to push you off the high chair because it’s mine! I want to eat your cake and bleed you dry! Can we play friends in time for bed?
By Morten Jensen5 years ago in Poets
Of this I am certain I am not perfect, not nearly so. I suffer from the human condition. Born as we all are without most of my imperfections,
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
What is life? Life is unexpected Life is a mystery Life is too challenging for people So tell me What I need to do
By Soph5 years ago in Poets
Boys are born into the color blue When they grow up this might not be true Just imagine if it was you The things that people say and do
I do not tell you what to believe in I do not tell you what you should be I do not tell you who you should love So please don’t tell me
Here, Lost someplace in the expanse of universe, A whole world exists. People worship power, people fear curses, And people live by rules in arbitrary structures.
By Remi Akers5 years ago in Poets
Nowhere else will you see coyotes in the hills but also downtown, racing the railcars, clicking the pavers, standing in lines for avocado toast.
By H.C. Muhs5 years ago in Poets
There is a huge difference between a family & friends, friends we see once in awhile, family is a bond we have till the end.
By Sean Noble5 years ago in Poets
“Move out the way, You filthy drunk!” A rich man shouts; Hair slicked back, eyes both sunk. The Drunk lifts up his weary head,
By Travis Berketa5 years ago in Poets
good girls don’t play rough and they wear the dresses their mothers pick for them— pastel shades, ruffled skirts.
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Poets
you say this isn't the world you made it was your father's, your brothers too boy, you try, you can't deny the blame this world was made for you
By Laura Todd5 years ago in Poets
Want to get the crowd going? Crucify him - a man! So easy. So cheesy. Always offside. Mostly wrong. Effortless.
By James Ezimoha5 years ago in Poets
