There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Dog Pissed on My Bed The dog pissed on my bed not the floor not the rug not the spot by the door but the bed Right where I lay my head
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Little boy alone: I start as a child with books. No shared love with them. * School for achievement? Certificates and good grades.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Poets
People's addiction is always good. Starting a war in the world, Creating stress and driving people to addictive products.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Poets
Blue Bells in the Woods Blue bells in the woods don’t sing for the lost they don’t hold hands or promise peace They just ring
We were riding back home after school, when we heard, fire truck siren, saw police on bikes, an ambulance followed, somebody must be in distress.
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
That's a peacock, the national bird of India. I often see them, in some parks in California. They are happy and healthy, as they strut on the green lawns,
[Verse] Bette walks in wearing knock off Dior Her lipstick is smeared and crooked She thinks she's on mark and so couture
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout a year ago in Poets
Want your good life back? Life of connection, love and Lasting full meaning? Delete your Insta, Close your Facebook account,
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in Poets
A child, My child; Watches on in fear, He knows that Mummy is getting hurt again, There is nothing he can do, Though he loves her dearly,
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Poets
[Verse] Under hot neon lights Rosanne takes her stance From her mouth a cigarette dangles Over her shoulder she throws a
The rivers on the map are drawn in gold. They wind through non-existent vales and hills toward oceans that no ship has ever sailed.
By William Alfredabout a year ago in Poets
Wired for Good Music Not what’s trending, not what’s hot not what every chart forgot I want the stuff that sticks like glue
