There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Lightning flashed then hit his grave too soon after he emerged to carry on his haunting nights with boots still wet from shifting earth
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
I heard something that stuck in my head, as so many things do Among the useless and trivial, the line that stood out to me
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
He Bit Into the Apple He bit into the apple, the maggots tasted vile, the skin still shining, red with guile. He spat it out, but not in shame,
He Cut Off My Long Hair He cut off my long hair said it was too wild, too free said men stared, and he was tired of sharing me
To appear or not to appear. It’s kinda clear and I got you here. Oh how your peers will be annoyed when I show you how to dismiss and avoid.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Poets
That’s my kind mother, she lived her life of homemaker, retreated to the background, stayed house-bound, helped her spouse steal the show,
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
Generations 36-42: gene sequence - that of miscellaneous fruit. Here are instructions for disappearing, compatible with your multi-grafted root.
By Katherine D. Grahamabout a year ago in Poets
It takes a lot of chutzpah to write to the Pope, especially when you're taking it on yourself to chide him for neglecting his solemn duty.
By William Alfredabout a year ago in Poets
Caught between two worlds It becomes harder to find your people. the many nights are never spent In ways worth all the while
By Eric Ponabout a year ago in Poets
Flitting from bloom to bloom, a nimble bumblebee. Where've you been? Busy chasing after girls on the beach, I wonder if any of them might miss
By Sun Beeabout a year ago in Poets
I can't be contained, without space, my wings will rust. It's too cramped, not enough room. You built this for me? How could I possibly fit?
The Camel with the Hump, The Elephant and The toothless Croc The camel had the hump today, And not the one that helps him sway,
