There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Our apologies. When you come here it will be a mess. It will not be easy- the things you take for granted will require
By Penny Fuller27 days ago in Poets
flowery flowery nothings of spring and summer come forth from the seeds of fanciful hope hope dressed in the finest of fabrics
By Paul Stewart27 days ago in Poets
The Locksmith’s Chair On the shoulder of the M6 gray, Where fog devours the break of day, There sits a chair, with iron vibes,
By Marie381Uk 27 days ago in Poets
My dog is a loving, caring soul. Anyone who meets her says so. Such a beaming soul, that everyone she encounters on the street becomes happier.
By Gabriel Shames27 days ago in Poets
Attention, attention. This is your local news station. We have urgent news to share with you. Lock your doors. Close your blinds.
By Amethyst Champagne27 days ago in Poets
Without thought, I whisper. Feeling the need, lest I break the spell. This seemingly perfect scene, my eyes feasting on it’s beauty.
By Katie 27 days ago in Poets
𝕀𝕔𝕪 𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕊ℂ𝕆𝕎𝕃𝕊 𝕒𝕤 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝔼𝕋𝕋𝕃𝔼𝕊 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕠𝕗𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕞 ℂ𝕆ℂ𝕆𝕆ℕ. 📝🖊️ It was denied twice, so I had to uncreate my creativity to get this poem approved...
By Colleen Walters27 days ago in Poets
Prayers for World Peace I hold the world in open hands no banners raised, no proud demands just quiet hope where silence grows
Good Morning Citizens. Today is Thursday January 29 in the Year of Our Leader seven and forty. Turn off the snooze, prepare for your morning announcements, and pour some coffee.
By Judey Kalchik 27 days ago in Poets
Urgent Message of Warning from the Heart Division: You Are Falling in Love Official word has been sent to us from the Department of Emotion and Feeling:
By Raine Neal27 days ago in Poets
I tug at the metal handle protruding from my intestines invisible, homeopathic bag filled with shit- like cures like I’m a gummy, runny bowel, numb.
By Michele Nampalli27 days ago in Poets
California’s gotten me so upset Chicago made me lose my rest Everybody knows about Minnesota, goddam! Chicago’s gotten me so upset
By Harper Lewis27 days ago in Poets
