There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Me, Myself and I. They are the only people that I trust, For they don’t judge, They buckle down beside Me, And they understand.
By Ciana Lynott8 years ago in Poets
I am a "Snowflake" growing up in an unsalted butter economy. Selling hatred became a revitalised trend, everything is a white room and a ruler
By Kai Mason8 years ago in Poets
I never learned how to apply for a loan. I had to ask my mother how to buy a home. My mind nearly collapses Trying to file taxes.
By Misty Kate8 years ago in Poets
Sure, Be vegetarian. Be vegan. Save the animals, the wild pacific salmon. But remember that humans are a human’s worst nightmare.
By n vash8 years ago in Poets
Way out here, When you walk down the street, You know exactly where you are. Step from the bus shelter on to the scribbled monstrosity.
By Liam McLeish8 years ago in Poets
Look at me as I look at you See with the eyes you've had since youth Convey with the lips pulled tight in a grin That this is a face you'd like to see again
By Samantha Rogers8 years ago in Poets
Everyone knows it's not possible But still It's expected She should be perfect Superhuman Her hips should be full Her chest should be ample
By A. R. Ambrosi8 years ago in Poets
If the sex lasts longer than your conversation, You will soon reach stagnation. When your lower lips relinquish more than your oral lips,
By Tristan Reaves8 years ago in Poets
Replaying our time together Over and over in my head Even when I sleep You haunt me Like demons in the night I don’t know what I’m doing!
By nikole tripplett8 years ago in Poets
What do you fear? At 9 I would say spiders, scary movies, and car crashes. I would say, I don’t want to die like Uncle John did.
By Sophia Maciel8 years ago in Poets
Scorn me for my feelings As I have no right to them I will be that figure for you So you may know your blessings Mock me for my lack
By David Myles8 years ago in Poets
Hold your tongue don't you dare say another word what make you better than anyone of us What makes you so worthy, so important
By Sara Wara8 years ago in Poets
