There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
In a world full of basic bitches Clinging to a false sense Of delusional normality Be a Luna Lovegood Embrace your inner weirdness
By A. R. Ambrosi8 years ago in Poets
Poverty since 2016 is actually quite crazy See most people have just been ignoring it lately Getting really sick & tired of seeing people go hungry because they do not have enough money
By Genesis Vigo8 years ago in Poets
A chair crafted of all the pretty girls' faces. Sitting there petting their soft skin and smooth hair. Reapplying moisturizer and make up to keep them young,
By Stephanie Granberg8 years ago in Poets
Waiting, Listening while you speak Waiting for my turn to talk. Thinking about what to say Thinking of how to say them.
By Amber Schmucker8 years ago in Poets
You stare straight ahead as you take your last breath. The cheeks that were an ocean of roses slowly become pale and cold as stone.
By Athena Bell8 years ago in Poets
I was told “you’re never gonna be good enough” I was told “you’re pretty for a black girl” I was told “sexual harassment was your fault”
By Jayne Veillard8 years ago in Poets
The high school scene where you try & find out who you want to be Where you might find out your sexuality or maybe just go through puberty
A nightmare in a bright, white coffee shop My eyes spread open with clammy, soft hands my own Sun rays split by tables,
By Emily Payne8 years ago in Poets
You told everyone you met that you loved snails I loved that you loved snails I convinced you to buy a small terrarium to save a few from their inevitable demise from a college student walking in late at night
What's the cause of the divide? We are, but take each day in stride. After all, we still have to live our lives. The divide is contagious,
By Steven Woolford8 years ago in Poets
THE KIND-HEARTED SHOWMAN I could never have a stall at the Fair I'd give everything away To lovers with broken hearts Trying to find happiness
By Dylan Morgan8 years ago in Poets
I sit down with my family to watch a DVD Couldn’t afford to pay full price so we bought a copy Before I put it in the news flashes across the screen
By Robyn Keeble MBE8 years ago in Poets
