There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Red Moon Curse Red moon over silent trees bleeds its light on frozen leaves wolves prowl through cursed ground where no other sound is found
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
If a poem could be silent, it might be more powerful. ____________________________________________________ In a noisy world, silence still speaks. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all.
By William Alfredabout a year ago in Poets
The Heat Is On Haiku The sun is burning Too hot we need rain god help The earth combusts Wtf
Back then, in the nineties, in rural India, monsoon was regular and strong. We were an agrarian community, so rains were very important,
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
I grew up in rural India and learned precious life philosophy, from the tribal women. They woke up at dawn to the call of the rooster,
stale cologne colonizing the room where I just want to be alone where I just found peace for a moment can I just have a minute
By Ellie Hoovsabout a year ago in Poets
Moon Over London Bridge London Bridge on moonlit nights, Silvered arches, quiet flights, Shadows stretch across the Thames,
She has regrets that swim through her veins, Befriending the essence of life that boils with emotions, What ifs thunder in between heartbeats,
By Colleen Millsteed about a year ago in Poets
I really am. Although noticing is difficult. Each sign is as present as the next — subtle, but not invisible. Just simply existing in plain sight — unbothered.
By Marcus Hillabout a year ago in Poets
Dr Death Accident and emergency where they promise to save life this doctor ended it hands that should have held only pressed down harder
Reflections shift as we do. It’s easy to misinterpret ourselves when the world proves false. Who knew eyes could speak a fluent language of love—
Wings - cliff - Angel...falling - plummeting to my... Death? ...can angels die. Fallen...Maybe. A disembodied voice speaks...a lost tongue
By Novel Allenabout a year ago in Poets
