social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
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Why Did She Stay?
She’s 18, at a frat party. Spotted, targeted, by a senior. He gets her to his room, Puts on a comedy special, (Louis C.K., ironically)
Veronica WrenPublished about 5 hours ago in Poets scratches in my mind - per sempre
release the pressure rename forever "until" our future remains * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: I am having an interesting time writing these senryu that make up the unexpected and unplanned "scratches in my mind" series. Perhaps there is a chapbook in the making. We shall see. Anyway...hope you are enjoying it.
Paul StewartPublished about 13 hours ago in Poetsscratches in my mind - disingenuous ignorance is bliss...
opulence enrobes their decadent existence shrouds reality * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: Another piece for my "scratches in my mind" series.
Paul StewartPublished about 13 hours ago in PoetsEquilibrium
“What do you search for?” “Peace. You?” “Vengeance.” “You can find one in the other.” “You will find both in each other.”
Obsidian WordsPublished about 19 hours ago in Poets- Content Warning
Matt Bliss
i've been looking for Matt Bliss. nobody knows where he is or what he's doing. i need to recover the confidence; to be someone to fight for someone else;
⸘jason alan‽Published about 19 hours ago in Poets Good vs Evil
Get thee behind me, why must I remind thee? You know persistence of trickery is what defines me. You can’t have earth. You will not consume this turf.
Joe PattersonPublished about 20 hours ago in PoetsDaily Rituals
In the cadence of life's symphony, Where moments blend in harmony, There lies a truth, profound and wise, In routines that grace our daily ties.
Solomon WalkerPublished about 24 hours ago in PoetsDepletion of Innocence
In a world of rapid progress, where dreams take flight, There lies a hidden truth, concealed from sight, A sombre tale of innocence, slowly fading away,
Solomon WalkerPublished a day ago in PoetsFetishes Unseen
In the depths of shadows, where moonlight dares not tread, Lies a realm of secrets, where desires are fed. Fetishes unseen, in the hearts of the night,
Solomon WalkerPublished a day ago in PoetsLife's Curveballs
When life hurls curve-balls your way, And you teeter on the edge of dismay, Embrace the challenge, let wisdom guide, And watch as your spirit soars, far and wide.
Solomon WalkerPublished a day ago in PoetsCircus of Poisonous Chatter
In a world where words hold power untamed, A cautionary tale of torment and pain, Where souls are wounded, hearts left maimed,
Solomon WalkerPublished a day ago in PoetsApostles of Freedom
In the sphere of splendid valour, noble heroes and heroines emerge, Men and women of everyday life, selflessly sacrificing, humanity's scourge.
Solomon WalkerPublished a day ago in Poets