There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Well, you read about it in the daily papers, And you see it all the time on TV, And you wonder if such things can really happen,
By Calvin Londonabout a year ago in Poets
This Is How I Remember It I was only two in Grandad’s house, the air smelled of polish and dust, a place that held more than furniture.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Fisherman Who Hated Fish The fisherman who hated fish cast his net with little wish not for silver scales to keep he only dreamed of quiet sleep
First, they came for the immigrants and you said nothing because they were taking jobs you would never work and speaking a language you did not speak
By Connieabout a year ago in Poets
Author's Note: I was diagnosed last November or December with Sleep Apnea. My recent appointment was to find out if an adjustment to the machine was needed and to confirm that I am doing better.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Poets
My Ignorant Neighbour My ignorant neighbour he rots in his own shadow calls himself king yet rules only rubbish and weeds
We choose one and lay the blame on him, put him away, make him pay the price. And it may very well be just to do so. But keeping ourselves open just a little
By William Alfredabout a year ago in Poets
The man with a alien tattoo The man with an alien tattoo walks through the dark without a word ink alive against his skin
Thighs quaking Knees shaking Carrying my jar of clay everyday Arms locked in desperation Imperceptible fatigue as my ribs dig into my spleen
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
I was not there when the world cracked and bled searing hot orange into the sky cutting out the lights and the breath of so many innocents
By Ellie Hoovsabout a year ago in Poets
Where am I? I am a loner. but, I am lost. When I’m in the crowd, I’m always a loner. I have no idea.. I do not know why..
By Meghan LeVaughn about a year ago in Poets
Loving Haiku A little loving Make life so much happier Live well loved, live well
