There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
the hill where I stood and waited for reason to come in its season ~ looking upon the world with a warring sense of unease and hope
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
When life says you’ve got this Sometimes it feels like a joke Everything is moving quickly Time won’t let you slow down I need time to breath
By Thomas Terryabout a year ago in Poets
If you were cognizant of the outcome before the onset of the fray, how long would sanity endure witnessing children melt in
By K.B. Silver about a year ago in Poets
Top Story Haiku You want top story I think your in the right place If the haiku fits
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Save The World Haiku Save the world today Tomorrow will be too late Act now do your bit
Turn Back Time Haiku The world is crazy Nothing is like it once was Turn the clocks back now
How to Disappear Without Anyone Noticing Genre: Poets / Psyche / Social Com Style: Poetic diary/narrative fragments Day 1
By waseem khanabout a year ago in Poets
I love my city on the Northwestern coast, Enclosed by mountains and the ocean’s sound. One of its qualities that I like the most
By Testabout a year ago in Poets
Author's Note: In this poem, I use the term "females" to distinguish that a person of any gender identity can face discrimination for their chest if they're perceived to be female by the people around them.
Today, everyone is a millionaire, whether you realize it or not. Everyone is a millionaire in their own way. Some are millionaires at heart,
By Antea Lumina Kala Matylda about a year ago in Poets
Can you hear it? Do you feel it? Something is coming. No one is listening. No one is watching. WAKE UP! People are missing.
By CJ Rainesabout a year ago in Poets
Finally, meet the end of Tarry Justice, as he finally grew up and has now successfully served you with your full share of consequences.
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in Poets