social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Ramblings part 36
Anxiety A word that not only defines itself But also creates itself simply by being spoken Anxiety ~ Anxiety
Josephine MasonPublished 2 years ago in PoetsPoems on human nature
THE FIRE We all burn by our own blazing fire Loved by passion’s bittersweet kiss Toss ourselves into that joyful pyre
Nikki AlbertPublished 2 years ago in PoetsGhostwriter
Youth and inexperience, we clinked our half-empty glasses, toasting to the end of the world, but that place we inhabited,
Presumptuous
When I was your age I felt the same things All that stuff is compounding It hasn’t gone away Even still I can’t help you
Emily DickersonPublished 2 years ago in PoetsLimbo
You’re telling me there’s no place Between Heaven and Hell? Let me introduce you To some feelings I know well At 15:
Emily DickersonPublished 2 years ago in PoetsWelcoming Them Back Again
My face is free, from a mask, as I bask, in a sea of faces. An army of teeth, smile at me, how beautifully mesmerizing!
Rowan FinleyPublished 2 years ago in PoetsTruth
the truth Where is the truth In the pages of history Nothing is more deceptive than history History is its own Remained under brokers
Khalida ParveenPublished 2 years ago in PoetsContempt is Insatiable
Winter influences the breezes on the beach. They’re not the same as before. However I can adapt to my surroundings. Steadfastly, I merge with the environment
Samantha CorralPublished 2 years ago in PoetsToy Soldier
Once, you dreamed of a life unlived as yet, with a chest full of medals clean and bright, for a hero’s welcome home from the fight.
Jo CarrollPublished 2 years ago in PoetsOde to Irene:
Inner child (irascible Irene) Sitting across from him family gatherings are like a charade Suppressing all the hurt
Saroyan ColesPublished 2 years ago in PoetsTides
An expanse of logos is floating atop our oceans. By now we’re even advertising to the fish.
Mark My Words
The signs of the times and endless news of war Hold us captive because the crowds are Excited, the thrill of forbidden
Emily DickersonPublished 3 years ago in Poets