There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
There is no fear in LOVE. I realised that silence is repression. Therefore speak the truth. Your voice matters. Is it necessary , The Truth and out of love?
By El_light1116 years ago in Poets
I have something to say, Its my mans birthday and its 4 degrees from Hell in this bitch. I mean pitch-forks and torchs Land mines they're marching Us
By Cyn Kitt6 years ago in Poets
Theologists say ‘there were signs’, ‘we were warned’, however a whole nation slept as a prophecy dawned. It sept up through the depths,
By Ray Eckermann6 years ago in Poets
Don't too many people make it I ain't talking about the hustlers I'm talking 'bout the basics Group home living and the people trying to shake it
By Doc Blu CCN6 years ago in Poets
Ain’t even sheet. The friend-ship poem. So, is that the way how you happen to seet. That my family and I ain't even sheet?
By E. Lloyd K6 years ago in Poets
Why do we care so much about a thing that can so easily be torn, ripped, shred, crumpled and thrown away? That can be stepped on and run through the wash cycle?
By Calamity and Calm6 years ago in Poets
Curtain Call Suzie Lockhart The cadence of his voice Belies the truth of words he does not speak, The depths of his eyes no longer smolder
By Suzie Wargo Lockhart6 years ago in Poets
Covid-19, what does this word bring to your thoughts? sadness, frustration or dread? or does it bring kindness, generosity or acknowledgement?
By Diana Ndubuisi6 years ago in Poets
It scares me, Breaks my heart. I am white, I feel shame, About racism. Why do I care? It’s institutionalized:
By Amber Forest6 years ago in Poets
Ghost of my youth, fades into shadows of Time. Whilst modern realities invade my mind. Broad-faced devils, once haunted my sleep.
Everything’s topsy-turvey, nothing’s exactly what it seems It’s almost as if we’re all just simply living in a dream Everyone is faking it, we’re pretending it’s all real
By Demitri Wylde6 years ago in Poets
RELATIONSHIPS Relationships … well, they can be good or bad Some make you happy, and some make you sad You will have many relationships, throughout your life
By Tammy Wells6 years ago in Poets
