There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I was visiting beautiful Glacier National Park. it should have been the trip of a lifetime. in many ways, it was, but not fully.
By Seema Patelabout 5 hours ago in Poets
Human life is brief, for some, it is even shorter. Everybody deserves to dance to their own tune, justify their own time.
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 about 7 hours ago in Poets
Tiny crowns, frilly dresses What’s the source of your obsession? You say isn’t she cute? What does that really mean to you?
By Raine Fielderabout 11 hours 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 Vieiraabout 12 hours ago in Poets
I have often taught myself. But life’s lesson is to learn from others.
By Ophelia Keane Braedenabout 12 hours 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 about 13 hours 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 365poetryabout 19 hours 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 Idlehouseabout 19 hours ago in Poets
Who enrolled me in the program to................... "get pregnant" !? Who did that most stupidest thing !? Well, they would say the future is important, but who keeps enrolling me in things that makes NO sense !?
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 a day ago in Poets