There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Sit work Sit make money Sit eat Lie sleep Repeat Life An endless cycle of Sit and stand, lie I want more Sit work
By Steph Sinclair8 years ago in Poets
We live moving at the speed of light and sound, connected to the edges of visibility without seeing anything, Willing to accept our fate as morsels to the great divine who stands there watching, waiting in the beyond,
By clarkspittah8 years ago in Poets
The thing is that we'd be outlaws in this cruel world To them, the thought of you and I is absurd They say it's a sin and wish I was a dove
By Meela.A8 years ago in Poets
Waiting, standing silently, looking through the doorway, gathering thoughts while the darkness surrounds. Choices to make that cannot yet be seen.
By Deanne Jensen8 years ago in Poets
Fallen, fallen! The glorious dream! The land of liberty, fallen. Fallen in love with liberty. Fallen, America, fallen. Rising, rising! Like the Phoenix, rising,
By Jim Byron8 years ago in Poets
Part of me just wants to die. I take a breath, breathe in and sigh. I put the gun up to my head, and as I do I feel tears shed.
By Tori M8 years ago in Poets
Brown skin Melanin rich Cocoa dipped lady Beauty richer than the Ivory Coast With a mind wiser Than the graceful giants whom walk the motherland
By Sydney robinson8 years ago in Poets
Yikes! I need to sleep. The train leaves early tomorrow. I haven't even packed! Goodnight Phone. The alarm's gone off.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Poets
When I write about this or want to write about it, I don’t always know how to put it into words. So writing this poem is a start.
By Chloe Urquhart8 years ago in Poets
After 10 years of smoking harsh tobacco leaves, I'm glad to see my dick still stands when I have to pee. I don't know why man would
By Dean Martin8 years ago in Poets
at the grocery store patience is a virtue 15 items or less I just needed water One family Three baskets full refugees or volunteers?
By L. E. King8 years ago in Poets
What do you stand for? Raise your voice and empower your opinions Or preside in the shadows and live by other's opinions You make choices far contradicting your will
By Leroy Mahagayu8 years ago in Poets
