There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Well, you have one don’t you? Sometimes we are merely the parts we need to keep track of. Test all the assholes! Stick a thermometer in your ass
By Poetry Therapy5 years ago in Poets
I cannot live this life anymore, Rushing and running and begging and pleading, Trying to catch up to people who would sooner step on me then around me,
By MoriaCavandish5 years ago in Poets
Nine months Felt like a lifetime wanteing to hold you see your beautiful face nine bullets took you away. Now holding your body
By G.A. Moore5 years ago in Poets
a darkness that needs understanding and placement clique fence riding weaknesses define the boundary of the shadow in refusal
By susan marie loehe5 years ago in Poets
Elephant in the Room by Curtiss L. Hayes, Jr. I’ve had many white friends over the years and I believe most were genuine souls
By A Black Man’s Poetic Musings5 years ago in Poets
I cover my face to protect my modesty. You wear a mask to protect yourself from the virus. So, what's the issue? The face veil is banned
By Fathima S Meer5 years ago in Poets
2020 will be a year to remember We’ve been socially distancing and quarantining and now it’s September 6 months so far with little to no personal interactions
By TRoss305 years ago in Poets
"When I was your age, I wished to look like you."- a mother's childhood heartache reconciles into comfort. My mother’s hair doesn't look like mine
By Ambrosia Jean Baani 5 years ago in Poets
The highest crime of developed societies is to hurt a child A pretty little girl with manners mild Her spirit crushed by claws and shrill words
By Daciana McCromaig5 years ago in Poets
Coffee Shop Musings Early morning, sunrise calling the zombies rise and shamble to the local cafe to regain their lost humanity.
By Victoria L-B5 years ago in Poets
Set a royal path to follow as heir of Kings and Queens Never forgetting the good that royalty can do for its country Never forgetting the power of one word and thought
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
A Message to A Generation Are we like beasts in these streets because our skin is dark So, that makes us a mark
By Lady Tolbert5 years ago in Poets
