There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
I notice every speck of dust and dirt. Everywhere. I can't turn it off. I can't ignore it. If it's in my view, I notice
By Madison "Maddy" Newton5 days ago in Poets
We Do Not Want World War Three The mothers stand at windows tonight, quiet, listening for distant thunder, Not from the sky, but from men who move pieces across maps and oceans,
By George’s Girl 2026 5 days ago in Poets
That’s a $15 slipper from a shop, and it will save me thousands in health. How? Let me share the connection.
By Seema Patel5 days ago in Poets
War has started, news of people dying brings goosebumps, sends shivers down the spine. Only the age, gender, position
We awaken to a surveillance state being constructed before our very eyes, our faces and posts and lives gathered into 'lovely little databases,'
By David Muñoz5 days ago in Poets
Gasoline costs more since Trump started his Iranian war Washington state is always higher, because here, all our awesome benefits
By Andrea Corwin 5 days ago in Poets
They drop the bombs And claim we all had agreed It's nothing but lies
By Mollie Harrison5 days ago in Poets
The Last Account of Nelly Dean They speak her name now in quiet rooms. Not with love, not with anger, but with a careful tone.
The Night Before the Rope The corridor settles into silence. Iron doors closed, the sound of keys long gone. He sits on the narrow bed and watches the lantern light
As light breaks the rule of the night and the quiet reconvenes until the cycle completes once more, we rise. Malaise denotes the theme of the day of the life we find ourselves no longer a passenger in.
By Paul Stewart5 days ago in Poets
Note: Canadian Election Timing - In Canada, a federal election campaign must last at least 36 days (with polling day no earlier than the 36th day after the writ is issued).
By Kendall Defoe 5 days ago in Poets
Introduction Found a lovely place to eat and drink in Alnwick. The host and staff are very welcoming and friendly. So I thought I would write a plagiaristic sonnet based on the things I saw in there:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 days ago in Poets
