There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
treat each moment in life like a thread woven into a larger tapestry it doesn't mean that every thread is perfect some are frayed, faded
By Lolly Vieira11 days ago in Poets
realize this truth adopt frugality now life will be easy. Note: The never-ending is the crux of all our problems. We must understand and avoid it. Embrace frugality
By Seema Patel11 days ago in Poets
I am an alcoholic, not the kind you would think of like "HUCK" from the favourite shows that we know !? I am an alcoholic, not the kind you would assume knows all the flavours and all the talented makers !?
By 365poetry11 days ago in Poets
Temporarily Love, On Hold I placed us gently on a silent shelf, not broken, no, just paused mid breath, like something sacred, waiting in the dark,
By George’s Girl 2026 11 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 12 days ago in Poets
From far above the whirring disturbs another night of restlessness. - Red eyes beaming straight through the rotten windowpane,
By Reece Beckett12 days ago in Poets
My Tits When I go to the store And buy a new shirt I have to think How it would look I have to wonder “Will people think I'm slutty For emphasizing my breasts?”
By J "Griffin" Rooms12 days ago in Poets
It feels like the weather is playing yo-yo. A few days back it was cold and dusty, desert winds blowing.
By Seema Patel12 days ago in Poets
Across two shadows cast by time, Two systems rise in different light— One born in chains of ownership, One forged in rules of state and right.
By Organic Products 12 days ago in Poets
Love has become so cheap, With the click of a button A heart appears on the screen. ❤️ And just as quickly is lost in the cacophony of words, images, memes.
By Natalie Wilkinson12 days ago in Poets
The Tears Behind My Mask I wear a face that is not my own, stitched together with careful lies, a smile painted in steady lines,
By George’s Girl 2026 12 days ago in Poets
Traveler of Worlds Beyond I walked where the sky forgets its name, through doors that opened without a sound, past stars that bled into one another,