There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Light as a feather. Light as a feather. Stiff as a board. Stiff as a board. Light as a board. Stiff as a feather.
By Tina D. Lopez16 days ago in Poets
I going to write about it Then stopped Sometimes what goes down before Can’t be topped I like to think of international Women’s Day
By Raymond G. Taylor16 days ago in Poets
Green lights. Girls on bikes. Chortling exhausts. Rushing horns. Daylight slows. Night glow *** _____________________________
By Simon George16 days ago in Poets
Sir Winston slept thrice Tucked beneath foggy London Others? With his charges ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Matthew J. Fromm16 days ago in Poets
I hope to never call a POLICE officer - I have compassion !? I hope I never have to call a POLICE !? I hope I never have to call a POLICE !?
By 365poetry16 days ago in Poets
The police said I need MY medication - a mentally ill person, who have NO family ! The police said I need to spend time with those who seemed to NOT have anything !?
After about a few times talking to myself - I thought why don't I just stop and ask people some question !? I could have learnt the greatest thing known to MAN - but let me try and make you understand !?
While action speaks more than words - what does it say about me !? A woman who has NO future in any country !? A woman who spent her money on clothes and shoes - the world has nothing else to offer !?
the problem with pain is we can only truly know our own in our attempts to understand others we compare it to historical data
By K.B. Silver 16 days ago in Poets
How could I give One hundred and thirty percent? It doesn’t even present as sense Yet, I pulled up buckets Until the well gave nothing but
Dear Mr. Billionaire My name is Ruby and in your country I am still a minor. Like your daughter or even your granddaughter. I’d like you to think hard on the fact that I am a child.
By Ruby Red16 days ago in Poets
Staring at your phone endlessly Don't you realize the damage you're causing? Turn it off and go to bed.
By Rain Dayze16 days ago in Poets
