There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Scream Your Opinion Do you have an opinion About something you believe? How do you get it out there— Ensure it’s truly received?
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Poets
Today, I have savored, Spring sunlight, hills with mustard blooms, flying swallows, finch and sparrow songs, garden peas,
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets
Would you like it, if someone set fire to your yard or your house? No. You would be livid. You will file a case, of arson.
How long ‘till God grants our loudest wish? The one trumpeted by nations and neighbors Drowning out screams for world peace
By Sean A.2 years ago in Poets
Today in a poetry work group class I learned how to write a form of poetry called a "Duplex" invented by a man named Jericho Brown. He seems to be a very interesting man of which I have a lot in common with so you can expect to see some inspired poetry about him coming soon. This is the 2nd time the topic of banned words has appeared in my writing. It is something that is important to me.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY2 years ago in Poets
The day she was born I began to tell her of the letters that she will need to wield: "N" - like a talisman, "O" - like a sword.
By Ellie Hoovs2 years ago in Poets
Is it wrong to want to live in Heaven, The reward for those who wait? Why do I have to suffer— Or can I control my own fate?
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for March 2025 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here.https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)2 years ago in Poets
I found a strange version of the Bible at a local garage sale not that long ago. Maybe it came from the future??
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Poets
I often tell my kid: hell must be crowed, for too many sinners, will be placed there. Let me share a story. It was from India,
I do with mindfulness — Creativity and parenting, English and writing, Spanish and gardening, nature walks and driving,
My cousin was prettier than me, Healthier, maybe not. She is weeks younger to me, but at age 42, before menopause, she has undergone a hysterectomy,
