There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
When will it all stop with the violence, raping and crime That is hurting our nation time after time? When will it all stop with the darkness and injustices of the world,
By Estamibo Productions6 years ago in Poets
The country glows Animals burnt to their toes He says it’s natural, looking down his nose. Family homes torn apart
By AVB6 years ago in Poets
Looking around I see colors and shapes, Blurred lines that are supposed to carry meaning, And yet I feel nothing; I wonder what their purpose is
By B. Noelle6 years ago in Poets
My roots are deeper than this sandy soil They grow past the rock The blood And reach to the plains and deserts to
By Kennedy Garza Brown6 years ago in Poets
.............ELVIS HAS LEFT................... SKYSCRAPERS... a landscape of skeletal fingers reaching upwards in prayer'
By Victor Mendez6 years ago in Poets
Apr 10, 2015, 1:49 PM SUNSHINE... Lines my face with age, Another day, another page. I sit, I ponder... Shallow thoughts.
At a glance you can see A mansion indeed Being built by the hands of some people The sun dances thru days Of praying for rain or wage increase
By Tim Furman6 years ago in Poets
They think of us as crabs in a barrel, statue of limitation, why won't we stand on each other's back to get out of the barrel,
By Diamond Dreams Movement6 years ago in Poets
Dec 27, 2014, 9:08 PM Come.. sit next to me. tell me what's wrong. I will listen to you, I will hold you forever or
The girls down the the bingo called him the mauler. Pasty back was the bingo caller. He wore beige slacks with a starched in crease.
By Kevin Hunter6 years ago in Poets
Acceptance is the guise of apathy. Dame Tolerance despises what she stands By cordial cheer and washing of the hands, Whilst waiting for the zealot’s atrophy.
By Shiloh Orr6 years ago in Poets
She only wanted to have some fun As so many times before had been done Showed up there slapped some fives drank a beer
By christopher clinton6 years ago in Poets
