There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Once upon a time in a land far, far away Went about a fair maiden, enjoying her day. Her sister was due to be wed on this week
By Nova Maddon9 years ago in Poets
She’s high again, but this time it’s different. She runs from the house, two different shoes on her feet. Her backpack’s filled with that shit.
By AJ Wright9 years ago in Poets
“Why bother trying? There’s no use applying. You’ll never get in, and here’s why, You’re not smart enough to apply. You want to do law?
By Leah Jones9 years ago in Poets
I knelt at the cross, Now I stand, sins forgiven No more do I darken the ground I must rise as Christ has bidden. Do justice, seek redemption
By Bob Dudley9 years ago in Poets
Broken chains Broken bodies Broken families Soaked in blood. Tired of toil Tired of sweat Blood in tears We're not there yet.
Kneel because when you do it you aren't just doing it for me you also do it for those millions of people who are now considered dead bodies that died due to racial discrimination, racial social issues, racial injustice, and racial inequality
By Latoia Dunn9 years ago in Poets
In elementary school, I was taught that the police are heroes That the greatness they do echoes throughout a nation that their great service is a donation
By Crystal Walker9 years ago in Poets
She got a new dress last week Bought it on clearance From her favourite store It's summertime And the city is stifling The heat so intense
By A. R. Ambrosi9 years ago in Poets
She asks me what motion sickness means I say it's like spinning in a graveyard Stop Now try to decipher the language of the dead
By Nicole Hampton9 years ago in Poets
I really liked Greek mythology as a kid It was familiar I wish Artemis and Apollo were my siblings the only child syndrome amplified
War, is it the solution? Can we do revolutions? Every time something goes wrong In this world we call our own You know when the time comes
By Singster Jones9 years ago in Poets
I am a hippie It is not about an era It's not about long hair Or style of apparel It's not about taking psychedelics Those definitions are wrong
