There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
In a world where silence is never heard And people are screaming but never saying a word In a world where what you think is right is wrong
By Rebecca K 5 years ago in Poets
content warning: if you're offended by cussing I don't give a fuck my blood reveals the faults in my stars or at least in my DNA
By Cara Hartley5 years ago in Poets
“You are old, Donald Trump," the journalist said, “And your hair looks suspiciously phoney; Yet you stubbornly asseverate that it’s real,
By Paul Cowan5 years ago in Poets
2020 has been one big storm, The cell that just grew and grew until it engulfed the earth. It was then that the rain started,
By Megan Sutton5 years ago in Poets
WISH Woke up this morning with an ache in my heart Hoping today the world would make a new start Somebody said it was a little to late
By Marty West5 years ago in Poets
Blue skies, sun of gold, But the world is forever cold. Brown skin that always gets mistreated with disgrace. Young men dropped dead on their face.
By Tecoria Savage5 years ago in Poets
The air we breathe, is the air you breathe. But you hate to see us bettering the community. You hate that we as a hole believe in what we can achieve.
I weep I weep as I look upon this earth as we go through this pandemic Seeing no real regard for self wealth Protesting against rules set in place to help your well being
By A Rose Fleming5 years ago in Poets
Why we differ people like us because they are black in colour why we support system which biased on colour we should protect our brothers
By Saurabh Adhane5 years ago in Poets
Corona Conversations Texting -So what’s new? -Virtual background of a sunset. -That’s cool, I’ve got a new Zoom screen too.
By Chloe Emannuelle5 years ago in Poets
I guess if I’m going to do this I need to dig deep Let’s not repeat the yarns and tales of those who tell fables Let’s lay it all out on the table
By Hey Hardesty5 years ago in Poets
I cited the movie "To Have and Have Not" I know what that movie is about I would like for him to upstage the birthday boy
By Bruce Underwood5 years ago in Poets
