There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
They always want respect But don't give it themselves? And then, why does everyone back them up Like they're doing God's work?
By Gabriel Mohr5 years ago in Poets
Hey peeps! I’m here On your screen Subscribe Everyone is welcome We need to like everyone equally Like My videos
By Leif Conti-Groome5 years ago in Poets
I sit on our grey couch with its torn cover and worn strands that once held together and listen for your truck’s snarling engine
By Christy Munson5 years ago in Poets
I'm the good kind The relationship girl The do better So you can fit in her world I'm the ring first I want to marry her girl
By Marlena Anna5 years ago in Poets
Hate, such an ugly word. Usually preceded by the word “I” I’ve used this word, “I hate shrimp” for example.
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
I once heard a woman say that if she saw a hair on the toilet she wouldn’t use the restroom. Others nodded in agreement. Another one would die if they touched an egg.
By Anthony Dahm5 years ago in Poets
Public Service Announcement My sons are black My family is too But my face is white Which makes it easier for you To pretend I’m racist too.
By SouloCircus5 years ago in Poets
We shout at the top of our lungs, "We love you" and then mash our mistake into your flesh you are the foundation which we were born,
By Hope Hausman5 years ago in Poets
they say being beautiful has its perks, but the gleam of youth is another layer that hides the fear of wrinkles and spots,
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Poets
your TV repairman turned stepfather lines up metal folding chairs between the aboveground pool and the bank
My reality is different than yours, yours is different than mine. Yet our paths cross, our lives interact. Sometimes they just brush against each other.
Do you not think it strange That people-watching and watching people Are the same thing? How do you know when someone is loud
By Matthew Daniels5 years ago in Poets
