social commentary

There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.

Kitchen Psychology
Sitting alone at the kitchen table, All my past battles rage within my mind. Not all of them coexist peacefully, Yet they all live within me.
By Sun Bee5 months ago in Poets
No More Child's Play
I'm an adult With battle scars to prove it Physical scars, Emotional ones too. Behind me are the days of innocence When I was cared for
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
The Death of Common Courtesy
Common courtesy is no longer common It wasn't a sudden death, like a heart attack It wasn't loud, like a car crash It was a slow, quiet demise,
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Jackrabbit Slim’s
Come on aboard, I promise you you won’t hurt the horse. Follow the leader— bored. Bandwagons don’t titillate me. My mind
By Harper Lewis 5 months ago in Poets
Shaders
When I was young There was a nearby town Where adults proudly wore high school jackets On Friday nights Socializing with friends.
By Jscholar5 months ago in Poets
You are being watched and listened to and should fear.
The psychiatrist appointment was sensitive. Perhaps I required a sedative. I explained as calmly as I could, a feeling that was not good.
By Katherine D. Graham5 months ago in Poets
Devolution. Runner-Up in Don’t Turn Around Challenge. Top Story - June 2026. Content Warning.
~ a smudge of coal-dusted shadow clings to the sole of her secondhand shoe stings her dull skin through the shoddy leather
By Heather Hubler5 months ago in Poets
Painful Paradoxes. Content Warning.
I bake brownies while black holes open up inside me as I consider how many families won't have moments like this anymore
By Lolly Vieira5 months ago in Poets
Compliments. Content Warning.
There is a face in the fire And I Don't Fucking Care If it screams loud enough To wake up the neighbor Or The Big breathing city with its
By Silver Daux5 months ago in Poets
Hey Little Goth Girl
Hey Little Goth Girl Sometimes it makes no sense. May & December meet Thick air, palm trees Thirty dollar craft cocktails.
By Jscholar5 months ago in Poets
Louise Haigh - A UK Politician. AI-Generated.
For many years, Louise Haigh has been one of the most recognizable voices within the Labour Party. Known for her direct communication style and strong views on public services, she has established herself as a significant figure in UK politics. Whether discussing transport reform, workers' rights, or government accountability, Haigh has consistently positioned herself as a politician willing to challenge established systems and advocate for change.
By Evelyn Clede5 months ago in Poets
Kindness is the Surest Path
mortal human life, kindness is the surest path, as we journey home. Note: Kindness is the top human virtue. Agree?
By Seema Patel5 months ago in Poets