There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Stop the Wars of Man-Made Hate Stop the wars not just the ones with tanks and boots but the quiet ones fought in boardrooms
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
It looked so perfect on the showroom floor, smoothed grain, clean lines, the perfect shade of country green under the bright lights of display,
By Ellie Hoovsabout a year ago in Poets
For the last 30 minutes, I’ve been putting up, with the disturbing noise of the yard-cleaning crew. As I try to study, my focus sways,
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
On this Monday morning, I sit at my study nook, trying to read and write, and have a productive session. But a crew is working,
We have a backyard garden, and among the colorful flowers, there is a red tricycle and a pink scooter, it’s a symbol that,
Just A Girl Who Fell In Love Just a girl who fell for you Gave you all, said I do Just a fool, so soft, so true Chasing dreams that led to you
If only every shutter flash Left sooty remnants on my skin Streaks of hot ash Highlighting every trace of sin Scarred lashes gouged deep in
By K.B. Silver about a year ago in Poets
Shame, embarrassment, Disgusting, Guilt, Is it my fault? Can you hear me? Can you see my tears? Lonely is the world I walk,
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Poets
Step one: In front of the other. Paste your mask. On Instagram— make it sing, with a filter or two. Copy. Just for good measure.
By River and Celia in Underlandabout a year ago in Poets
A bubble gun exploded the other day, And as they pop and ascended into the atmosphere, So did the eardrums of the civilians they laughed at.
By Ruby Redabout a year ago in Poets
I used to admire you and your sheets, when I was in a sea of inexplicable grief. You put thoughts into words and pieces Of haunting, yet seemingly powerful beauty.
By Snarky Lisaabout a year ago in Poets
The Cat Lady’s Last Breath Her house was a cave, a wild cat den, fifty cats prowled like shadows within. The air thick with stink, cat wee burned the walls,
