There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
To often I see it, almost every day People win power to control and scheme Their minds and motives, fuelled with greed Our streets are run by ruthless villains
By ellie christie7 years ago in Poets
The faiths of yesterday and today are A result of philosophy. They take Up a cross, crescent, or David’s own star. But each rests on feelings for one’s own sake.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Poets
today's my birthdaybut before you celebrateplease know I'm not panderingjust simply noting the date in general I don't like to call attentionto something that merely isI didn't choose who to be or whereor when or why or how to exist
By Tiffany Brandon7 years ago in Poets
Do we? Do we believe all that is told, as politician’s lies they unfold? Do we believe in all of the news, when it can push propaganda and terrible wrong views?
By Mike Whaley7 years ago in Poets
I hate hip hop, but I respect rappers. Those who call it a culture are wrong. It is a genre based on the mappers Who chart how to steal from another song.
They Said Try it, they said… You’ll like it, they said… I tried it. Screw this. Who are they? Dumbasses… With too much time on their hands.
By Antony King7 years ago in Poets
It is known that there are men and women On walls with guns. They must protect the one That can’t defend himself. They were chosen
The hounds of war had been leashed once more. Despite the owner's blatant disregard for their well-being, these poorly domesticated and bewildered creatures made their way back home.
By Daniar Kharissov7 years ago in Poets
If I could wish come true the life of day after tomorrow from now on speak don't reach when first we meet respect such don't touch
By Tyrone Davis7 years ago in Poets
Exclusive horde of highbrows. Show appreciation. Attended stag: His lone silhouette scream silenced by the soft, sour, rotten
By Maison Ray7 years ago in Poets
Ready or not. Try and fail. Try and Fail. Never stop, endless battle. Like endless push to be seen, heard, understood.
By SAYHERNAME Morgan Sankofa7 years ago in Poets
It’s a scary time for the guys out there, Being accused of horrid things, Yes, very scary time, For the boys and the men.
By Kaylee Henrickson7 years ago in Poets
