social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Watery Weightlessness
Wonderful watery weightlessness Wading Wandering with wide-eyed wonderment Wading Wonderful watery wonderland Waiting
Paul StewartPublished 29 minutes ago in PoetsMembership
My worst manager had arguments to win She skated on ice that was rather thin One day while working hard She tried to revoke "my Black card"
Thavien YliasterPublished 30 minutes ago in Poets
Beyond Body
Beauty, big, babe, bigger, bolder, beaming. Bigger body, breaking barriers, battling, bullies, bravery. Breathing, busting, blossoming,
Memoirs Of An Invisible Man
Am I invisible, lost in the crowd, A lonely soul with a heart, crying out loud. Why does nobody see me, or know my pain,
Jason Ray MortonPublished about an hour ago in Poets
Business People vs. Real Life People | Poem
Business People vs. Real Life People The vitality of a person is at its peak during their youth Interested in making deals yet easily taken advantage of by others
The Dark Wood
In the wilderness they creep Slinking among the trees Whispering to the vines That hang from limbs- Rope to catch unsuspecting
Katrina ThornleyPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsFortitude
Fire Floundering flickering flame Flashpoint flared Formidable fulminated flash Fierce firestorm Frightening ferocious fury
A. L. WinstonPublished about 3 hours ago in PoetsCommercial
Christmas cradles calendars, cities. Coupons, conquering, create convergences Costco, Cabela’s, Chanel cautiously, conscientiously compliment. Cooperative.
Hannah E. AaronPublished about 3 hours ago in Poets
What's in a Name?
What's in a name? Your name is a personal idea of who you are. Your name is not a pronoun. Pronouns take the place of a noun of a person, place, thing or idea.
Mark GrahamPublished about 3 hours ago in Poets
Epic Ensemble
Elegant espadrilles elongate extremities Embroidered eveningwear elevates élan Enduring estate exclusivity End errors enfolding etiquette
Tinka Boudit She/HerPublished about 3 hours ago in PoetsPracticing People
Politicians, poets, perverts Print purposeful prose Potential pitfalls produce pitiful products, people, promises Press play persistently
Grant WilliamsPublished about 4 hours ago in PoetsMind Over Stress
Mental stress can be overwhelming, A burden that can leave one trembling. Thoughts and worries that never cease, Causing anxiety and stealing peace.
Helan D. JhonsonPublished about 5 hours ago in Poets
