There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
“Why bother trying? There’s no use applying. You’ll never get in, and here’s why, You’re not smart enough to apply. You want to do law?
By Leah Jones8 years ago in Poets
I knelt at the cross, Now I stand, sins forgiven No more do I darken the ground I must rise as Christ has bidden. Do justice, seek redemption
By Bob Dudley8 years ago in Poets
Broken chains Broken bodies Broken families Soaked in blood. Tired of toil Tired of sweat Blood in tears We're not there yet.
Kneel because when you do it you aren't just doing it for me you also do it for those millions of people who are now considered dead bodies that died due to racial discrimination, racial social issues, racial injustice, and racial inequality
By Latoia Dunn8 years ago in Poets
In elementary school, I was taught that the police are heroes That the greatness they do echoes throughout a nation that their great service is a donation
By Crystal Walker8 years ago in Poets
She got a new dress last week Bought it on clearance From her favourite store It's summertime And the city is stifling The heat so intense
By A. R. Ambrosi8 years ago in Poets
She asks me what motion sickness means I say it's like spinning in a graveyard Stop Now try to decipher the language of the dead
By Nicole Hampton8 years ago in Poets
I really liked Greek mythology as a kid It was familiar I wish Artemis and Apollo were my siblings the only child syndrome amplified
War, is it the solution? Can we do revolutions? Every time something goes wrong In this world we call our own You know when the time comes
By Singster Jones8 years ago in Poets
I am a hippie It is not about an era It's not about long hair Or style of apparel It's not about taking psychedelics Those definitions are wrong
Today I’m not wearing any underwear. Many may think it’s because of the annoying view of panty lines, Or because, it makes it easier to access when I’m feeling frisky.
By Brandie Goff8 years ago in Poets
I hate money Or rather I hate that people are forced To go without While the rich have more Than they could ever need
