There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Empty gestures Remove responsibility . Distance yourself—you’re separate From my existence now . How can you reserve the right to look hurt when I turn you away?
By Remi Akers5 years ago in Poets
The fact that animals get mange, that we have people still living on the streets no matter where they are, People dying from medical issues that have cures, families living in their car.
By A.J. Isbell5 years ago in Poets
Women don’t give themselves freely. They need to trust you. That you will give them love and compassion. To a woman a man isn’t a knight in shining armor,
By Jason White5 years ago in Poets
Omnipotent. Omniscient. Omnipresent. If such essence(s) exist... ...then it must be that some deity (a Monster, honestly)
By Chance Garrett Wilhite5 years ago in Poets
Let me start with our people are more they were more than just slaves they were more than just trapped people They were humans with a purpose
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
Often, had the hatter Set out silver luncheon platter And teapots and teacups, to be sure Still, had the hatter had her
By Holly Morningstar5 years ago in Poets
labelled the doctors probed while I persisted stamping my hooves on the cold floor of the locked ward “Mr Watson … you don’t eat grass!”
By Jasmine Wolfe5 years ago in Poets
Be proud to be a woman but never show it. Your vagina surely told you when you became a woman. Although proud of newfound womanhood,
By Nani Cruz5 years ago in Poets
Why are Americans so blindly loyal to the flag? No one really understands why and nor do I Some say the military, others say because I’m a Patriot
By Justin Higgins5 years ago in Poets
We are not meant to walk this path alone. There are no sins for which we must atone - only an emptiness within can cause a mortal soul to sin
By Z5 years ago in Poets
Who would have thought that no visits to friends and families would become a new normal? Or when in anticipation, bring so much dread for fear Covid is lurking and the eyes do not see.
By Nkeonye Judith IZUKA5 years ago in Poets
I need to get rid of some the clothes in my closet They could never fit Don't know why they were in there hiding Some from years ago
By BBW5 years ago in Poets
