There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Robin Who Loved Humans He did not fear the open hand, nor tremble at the human breath, he stood where voices gathered close,
By George’s Girl 2026 5 days ago in Poets
sorry to break it to you but in order to continue you must prove that the thing inside you is worthless and has no reason to live.
By Ruby Red5 days ago in Poets
The Singer Who Could Not Step Forward She held the weight of hidden sound, a voice that lived beneath her breath, it stirred within her quiet chest,
The Best Dog In The World, Sheeba Sheeba, wrapped in black and white, a steady pulse, a grounded soul, you walked beside my teenage years,
I Know Am Losing You I felt it before I understood it, that small shift, that distance that cannot be measured but can be felt in everything.
Every person has a PANIC button - say AMEN !? Every person wants to feel safe - say AMEN !? How did you have problems - say AMEN !?
By 365poetry5 days ago in Poets
Waiting for a winner, On tenterhooks, I'm pacing. Predicting the chances, Would I be the one? I'm asking. So many chances squandered,
By Moon Desert5 days ago in Poets
***** Excerpt adapted from a famous "Jamaican" poet (you should know her - you should) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Traded water for the wine A dirty swine mistaken for divine So, you roll around in all the mud Disrespecting sacred blood
By Raine Fielder5 days ago in Poets
Okay fine, like I've said it before, I haven't met the man !? I haven't ate at his table, needless to say - I wouldn't, he was in JAIL !?
YOU! Just Like the Sun Standing Alone Glaring, Up High Far Beyond The Clouds, Out Of The Reach, Estranged From The Earth-
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)5 days ago in Poets
Do Angels Walk Amongst Us All I have wondered this more than once, not in a loud way, not in questions spoken out, but in quiet moments
By George’s Girl 2026 6 days ago in Poets
