There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Brown skin Melanin rich Cocoa dipped lady Beauty richer than the Ivory Coast With a mind wiser Than the graceful giants whom walk the motherland
By Sydney robinson8 years ago in Poets
Yikes! I need to sleep. The train leaves early tomorrow. I haven't even packed! Goodnight Phone. The alarm's gone off.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Poets
When I write about this or want to write about it, I don’t always know how to put it into words. So writing this poem is a start.
By Chloe Urquhart8 years ago in Poets
After 10 years of smoking harsh tobacco leaves, I'm glad to see my dick still stands when I have to pee. I don't know why man would
By Dean Martin8 years ago in Poets
at the grocery store patience is a virtue 15 items or less I just needed water One family Three baskets full refugees or volunteers?
By L. E. King8 years ago in Poets
What do you stand for? Raise your voice and empower your opinions Or preside in the shadows and live by other's opinions You make choices far contradicting your will
By Leroy Mahagayu8 years ago in Poets
You must think like me If not, I must hate you. You must look like me If not, I must hate you. You must believe as I believe,
By Kelley Pace8 years ago in Poets
Streets of war You can drive your car down the street, in the slumbs of the city and see a war is brewing. you can see
Between his finger and his thumb The squat pen rests; snug as a gun. Not a Caldo Lance, a welding rod, A grinding tool or drill, but a pen rapping against the clipboard.
By Mark Williams8 years ago in Poets
I have a Voice! Freedom of expression - An Undeniable Choice They pulled me over Stole my ride Crushed it with ego pride
By jeff mothersill8 years ago in Poets
It’s all noise. A cacophony of opinions, rattling around in the sponge in your skull. If you allow it, the voices can thin your blood,
By Kourtney Risher8 years ago in Poets
Equality is for what I strive; Passion is with what I thrive. It simply takes drive; We just have to dive Into this ocean of lies
By Margaux McCarthy8 years ago in Poets
