social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Techno-Tinkering
Timely tales to tell, to those too timid to try to test their tenacity ten to twenty times. Those too tender to tend,
Tom BissonettePublished about a year ago in PoetsNever Love
I could be the biggest romantic in the world or just the biggest idiot still trying to figure that out maybe that makes me the latter
The uniVersePublished about a year ago in PoetsT- tempting
The tactful teacher talked to the thick-headed team Tantalizing them of team-spirited talk Thoroughly taught, the team took a triumph
Joseph McCainPublished about a year ago in PoetsTo type the Tautogram
To type the tautogram takes tedious time to tickle the tongue's tantalizing tendencies. Typing triggers tricky tremors, thrust through the thumb, tantalizingly tinkering till the text talks to trivial tales.
Chris SkinnerPublished about a year ago in Poets10 Inspirational Michael Phelps Quotes
1. You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. 2. I won’t predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible.
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in PoetsRising Voices: A Call for Equality
Injustice, a vicious beast that must be tamed, Equality, a flame that must be forever maintained. Let our voices rise and demand what is right,
Love is Love
Six Word Poems Six words are easy to swallow. Everyone should write six word poems. Love, an absurd thing to hate. Here are some of my favourite six worders:
Stevi-Lee AlverPublished about a year ago in PoetsAlleviating Ailments
Alarmed and appalled at acquiring An abhorrent ailment Ably afflicting anyone, anywhere, Anytime about. Ask academics and apothecaries
Michael LewisPublished about a year ago in PoetsProtection from the Sun
Oily and slimy; Put on too much and you are coated in ick, Put on too little and your skin will boil. A bottle that makes people revolt and praise it.
Zane AquamanPublished about a year ago in PoetsA Mother's Love: Forever Cherished
Mother's Day, a time to remember, The one who loved us since forever. Her heart so pure, her love so strong, A guiding light our whole life long.
Manik SardarPublished about a year ago in Poets"The Herb of Life: A Poetic Ode to the Mysteries of Weed"
Amidst the fields of green and gold, A plant of power, bold and old, Its leaves reaching for the sky, The sweet scent of weed drifting by.
Manik SardarPublished about a year ago in PoetsGolden Drops
A single drop of water, so small and clear Is a treasure beyond what may appear Like a grain of gold, it has value untold