There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I wanted to grow old together To hold your hand forever I wanted to be your lover The focus of your lifelong plan I failed because I am just a man.
By Calvin London26 days ago in Poets
The Locksmith Inside My Mirror The locksmiths inside my mirror waiting with his keys his eyes are hollow his mouth does not move
By Marie381Uk 26 days ago in Poets
Do not scream. Do not listen to the voices outside your head head head head. Do not scream. Do not preach silence in the land of the dead. Do not
By Corvus27 days ago in Poets
I'm seeing him, this person right here, wearing an "African" chain - does that mean he needs his biological mane!? The line that draws the circle to "power" and "reality"!?
By 365poetry27 days ago in Poets
LISTEN pay attention to what i have to share i keep being handed problems no one has yet had to bear listen you believe you can afford not to care
By Amber Grace27 days ago in Poets
I know what you're thinking: It's too late, everything eventually stacks up on your plate. Taxes, a stressful job, doctor visits, monthly bills,
By Madison "Maddy" Newton27 days ago in Poets
The Locksmith Rises from the Dead No stone to mark, no bell to chime, he woke beneath the weight of grime, keys still hooked across his chest,
By Marie381Uk 27 days ago in Poets
She Never Cried in Front of Him She never cried in front of him, just smiled and said, “It’s not so bad.” She’d smooth his shirt, refill his cup,
I. Nothing’s lonelier than a lone shot of whiskey in the corner of a crowded bar. II. It sits there discarded,
By Dean Traylor27 days ago in Poets
This is an official evacuation notice. Attention all remaining occupants. The area you are currently in is no longer safe.
By Sound and Spirit27 days ago in Poets
I have something to announce. Let me say it loud and clear. Hatred is obsolete and it has no place around here. I’m not interested in giving the devil a laugh.
By Joe Patterson27 days ago in Poets
This is an official recall announcement. Attention consumers, operators, and long-term users. A widely distributed safety device has been identified as defective.
