There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Once Upon a Poet’s Dream It wasn’t sleep, it was spark, words kicking walls in the dark, lines that bit, lines that burned,
By George’s Girl 2026 21 days ago in Poets
The horrors of humanity have never been more televised. A novel tragedy thrums through waves reaching my eyes and ears any time I flip on a TV.
By Lolly Vieira21 days ago in Poets
I have often taught myself. But life’s lesson is to learn from others.
By Ophelia Keane Braeden21 days ago in Poets
Evil Watches As We Burn High in the wounded sky the eye appears, A terrible circle of living fire, Red and orange flames twist through the clouds,
By George’s Girl 2026 22 days ago in Poets
Last night I had the picture of you beside me on my bed, as I lay my burdens at the "FEET" of the person sitting next to me !?
By 365poetry22 days ago in Poets
italics - men's perspective bold - women's perspective I hope she looks like she does in her profile pic. I hope he's actually nice and treats me with respect.
By CT Idlehouse22 days ago in Poets
So today right, I saw like a stain on a clothing ITEM !? I'm thinking, I didn't wash it properly !?... I'm known to be the worst person in LIFE, the WORST !!
The sky hums, A metal wasp, While the neighborhood holds its breath. — Global Conflict Tracker
By Archery Owl 22 days ago in Poets
Introduction Just a bit of observational fun in a humorous ghazal before I go to Scotland. The music is "Down and Out", the best song from "And Then There Were Three" and appropriate for this (in my opinion) by Genesis.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 22 days ago in Poets
My Sheeba, the Star of Our Hearts In the golden glow of afternoon light, Sheeba, the corgi, was a joyful sight. With a wagging tail and spirit so free,
there's more of us than there is of them but no one wants to go first yet something has to happen before it gets
By Bren22 days ago in Poets
In Her Sister’s Shadow She stood behind bright laughter. Her sister gathered the light. Rooms turned to the shining one.
By George’s Girl 2026 23 days ago in Poets
