There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Let's adorn the lies Camouflage Shameful truths *** Ignore the lesson HE wanted Us to learn *** Carry our bibles Thump our chests
By Maria A. Perez10 months ago in Poets
This wanting that I feel inside my soul Distracts me as I try to go to sleep It takes over, and makes me feel not whole And wakes me up with many thoughts too deep
By ChampionElCid10 months ago in Poets
Have you realized, life is beautiful, but it's sad and lonely too, often because of another human beings. I will give my examples.
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets
Childhood home we have left the place— sun still sets there. I am a very nostalgic person. When I saw a photo of sunset near my childhood home in India, it made me emotional.
I believe there is goodness But when women would prefer a bear And children would be safer alone And standing up for something different
By Brittney Moore10 months ago in Poets
I walked outside to warm weather and felt a wind chill. What met my eyes spun my brain like windmill. Hot feet were everywhere and it’s like no one could sit still.
By Joe Patterson10 months ago in Poets
A disarray of giant white and pink balloons lined the old dance hall. Had the others asked for them? Or had they been like me—
By Love Odessa 10 months ago in Poets
Beware, beware the elixir is fun But the potion is poison don't over indulge You may want more after you're done Beware, beware the elixir is fun
By Dylan 10 months ago in Poets
We are on a voyage with certain goals. We forget how many factors come in the way, just like Odysseus’ ten-year journey home
At the doctor’s office, I am tense. She asks, “Why so?” Don’t you know? The bill you will give will bankrupt us. I hate things
This is not a place of hope. This fool’s gold gilded cage This derelict soundstage from a bygone golden age. No canopy of supportive palms
By Chris Z10 months ago in Poets
January 9th, 2026! ~Dog life & People I like!~ I like People Who drive cars In their pajama's, People who bring me Their dogs
By Jennifer Cooley10 months ago in Poets
