social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
1984
1984 is finally upon us We had to calmly wait till 2024 At least we were not waiting in a desert bus Forty years in the Sun remained the promised score
Patrick M. OhanaPublished a day ago in PoetsI Am a Dinosaur
That's what they tell me, Too fast to be pitied, Too slow to be cool. I remember when the internet was new, Dial up, forums, bulletin boards, and AOL.
Paleo 101
Oh little one, little homo sapien asleep in your crib listen not to dreams in your head but to the planet’s past,
Kate KastelbergPublished 2 days ago in PoetsAt what point will Russia no longer have military equipment available?
Reports suggest that Russia is losing armored personnel carriers (APCs) at an alarming rate of around 80 per month. 🇷🇺💥 The true extent of Russia's equipment losses remains unclear, with varying estimates from different sources. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) suggests that Russia lost around 3,000 armored fighting vehicles in 2023 alone. 🙄👀 Some sources are out here claiming that Russia's pretty much out of tanks, artillery, and armored combat vehicles. Others, like Global Firepower (GFP), are like, "Nah, they've got plenty more where that came from." 🤦♂️🥱 But let's get real – Russia's definitely lost a ton of equipment in Ukraine. We're talking anywhere from a third to 70% of their tanks, and don't even get me started on their artillery units. It's not looking good, folks. 🤐🥶 The real question is, can Russia replace all this lost equipment fast enough to keep up with the war? Well, apparently, their tank factories aren't exactly producing out new ones at the speed of light. 🐌⏳ Some analysts predict that Russia could run out of tanks within the next two to three years if the current rate of losses continues. The condition of Russia's stored equipment is also a concern, with many tanks exposed to the elements and potentially unusable. 🤔❗ To address the equipment shortage, Russia has ramped up military hardware production and refurbished older tanks. However, the effectiveness of these measures remains uncertain, as production numbers are often not disclosed, and older equipment may become increasingly useless. 🤷♂️🕵️♂️ Russia has also turned to foreign sources for equipment, with reports of Chinese components being found in Russian weapons and North Korea supplying missile shells. Iran has also allegedly provided drones and other military supplies to Russia. 📶🤝 But even with all this foreign help and digging through their old stash, Russia might not be able to keep up with the losses. As time goes on, they might be stuck with some seriously outdated gear. Not a good look. 💀🙄 So, how long can Russia keep this up? Well, it's anyone's guess at this point. Some say they've got enough in the reserves to last another year or more, while others think they'll be running on empty sooner than that. 🤬⏳
Infographics ShowPublished 2 days ago in PoetsThe Exchange
Based on Randy Baker's 'Prompted #5': 'To Be Played At Maximum Volume' - from the back cover of David Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars':
Kendall DefoePublished 2 days ago in PoetsMarching, marching
[Note: This poem references the children's song "We Are the Dinosaurs" by The Laurie Berkner Band. Whether you listen to the song before or while you read the poem, or not at all, is up to you.]
Sonia Heidi UnruhPublished 2 days ago in PoetsA Flying Dinosaur
Once there was a creature .. a creature thst it’s quite majestic and mystical… a creature that has been existed for over billion years ago—-
Meghan LeVaughnPublished 2 days ago in PoetsSubjective
stir the pot thicker than the blood dripping from the thoughts off the top of my head rabble rouser, true art styler, never want to be a hero, rather be the Nero to art
Paul StewartPublished 2 days ago in Poetsborn of stardust
born of stardust clever line gives a real sense of direction where this is heading and why the embers of the dying light
Paul StewartPublished 2 days ago in PoetsInto the Wilderness
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one well-tread, With soft a sand surface beneath my feet And the harsh wilderness trimmed to a fringe
Matthew FrommPublished 2 days ago in PoetsWholesale Repackaged Trauma
literary voyeurism deciphering symbolism I want to be the fly on your wall the one you don't notice anymore the one you feed all your
Paul StewartPublished 2 days ago in PoetsUse the System
It’s absurd It’s absurd It’s absurd It’s absurd There’s president Trump. He’s been convicted. A political attack. I am conflicted. He got an unfair trial. Kangaroos in the court are running wild
Mark StigersPublished 2 days ago in Poets