There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
How’s it going today? That's like asking that leaf “how’s it hanging?” Rage. Today I feel rage and should anyone cross me.
By Erica Jordan5 years ago in Poets
I try to be patient I try to understand. I succeed in both, When it comes to unintelligent people. However, anger still rises within me,
By Gabriel Mohr5 years ago in Poets
I’m afraid of the world and I’m not afraid to say it I’m ashamed of the world and I’m not ashamed to say it I am sick of this world, but not sick enough to tell it
By Morten Jensen5 years ago in Poets
I wish I was stupid, dumb and naïve So that my mind just wouldn’t perceive The stories they teach to be the only truth Seducing our minds and our fragile youth
Children ask bleak questions. ‘What is worse than death?” Unfreedom perhaps. But a child knows that rare feeling of being attached to sorrow -
By Arsh K.S5 years ago in Poets
he doesn’t need to wear a cape to show that he’s saving lives with every shift he takes, every moment he labors over bodies ailing,
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Poets
It’s funny how women never tell each other that it would be so much better if they smiled. Too often it’s a man trying to curry favor—
Sometimes I wish I was oblivious, totally clueless. Walking through my life unawares. Caring not for anything other than, what’s next.
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
Will I ever look at my life And think: This is complete? Will it ever be free of strife But instead comfy and neat? Will I finally be secure
By Nica Breeze 5 years ago in Poets
duck your shameful head O’ traitor don’t show your face in my land of freedom. tear down your lackluster campaign flags
By Misty Morehead5 years ago in Poets
You're tired of all the negative, depressing posts and people making such a big deal over their radical stance. You just want to be happy and live your life,
By N. Thomas5 years ago in Poets
Running in the rain To catch a bus? No. Not when school isn't what it should be. Stifling your emotion To go to church?
