There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Whisper in My Ears Whisper in my ears, not loud, not clear, only enough that I know you are near. Carry your secrets in a quiet tone,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 4 months ago in Poets
Family Fate There was laughter in the kitchen Steam against the evening glass Nothing told us while it happened How quickly ordinary passed
So Ah wis sittin' an' writin', walkin' the corridors o' mah mind fir inspiration an' destination between the first line Whit's interesting is revision an' reorder
By Paul Stewart4 months ago in Poets
Dark Love You arrived without a warning Soft words wrapped in velvet skin Nothing looked like danger then Until I slowly let you in
I am waiting to be freed from my vices. I am waiting for full sanctification. I am waiting for less nuance and ambiguity,
By Brittany Callaway4 months ago in Poets
They stalk across the leaderboard With anger burning hot Then type another bitter story cry they never get a shot 💧 They dump their stories on the feed
By Sara Wilson4 months ago in Poets
i feel like i'm being watched by the eyes of the government. The government's sharp, yellow teeth have barely even bitten?
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR4 months ago in Poets
You talk about love I don’t wanna hear it When people sleep on me All the time Like religiously Like giving vows in The church vicinity
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)4 months ago in Poets
Evil Eyes Nobody feared your quiet presence Nobody stepped away in time Your smile belonged in family photos Your thoughts belonged somewhere unseen
Summer Heat Wave Warning Thirty-two degrees today, a warning stays till tomorrow night, the sky feels close and heavy, the house holding every bit of heat.
“ Echelon” (Eye in the Sky) They say don’t be paranoid. They don’t exist. Only I know better, after all, They killed JFK.
By Jeffrey Lawrence 4 months ago in Poets
Accidental Murder Nobody woke with dark intentions Nobody planned what came to be The day began in ordinary clothes And ended differently
