There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I Want To Be The Best Of Me I want to be the best of me, not flawless, not admired. Just honest when I look inward, and proud of what I tried.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
The woman was going for a walk, her poodle following behind, through a beautiful neighborhood. Scenic valley, birdsongs,
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets
The Indian Restaurant In Town The Indian restaurant in town, glows warm against the night. Spices drifting through the air,
Do We Have To Die Do we have to die to matter, to finally be counted and known. Why does life wait for endings, before truth is fully shown.
London UK In Smog London wakes beneath the smog, a city breathing through grey. History clinging to every brick, as buses roar past each day.
I did not set out to read only those who would read me. I wanted all to read me, and to read them too. But no, most are fixated,
If I could meet my younger self, I'd punch her in the throat And hope That the pain would linger. Maybe it would keep me
By Silver Daux10 months ago in Poets
a gentle camp fire ne'er burnt nor crisped the frogs better boiled besides
By Matthew J. Fromm10 months ago in Poets
Words hurt too, you know When there's nowhere to go Your stupid insults hurt like a knife Your stupid insults stay for life
By Domi10 months ago in Poets
Hatred, racism, violence, and fear You’re no longer welcome here. You’ve ruined lives and families alike, But now is the time to pick up the mic.
By Elizabeth Petit10 months ago in Poets
You know what is one of the biggest tragedies that can happen to humans. Self-hatred. Way too many people hate themselves,
I was under the impression that with no bad habits, no smoking, no alcohol, no cosmetics, no chips, with healthy habits galore,
