social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Ritual
Suit trousers, black, River Island Pull on Worry about fit Zip and button Sigh, relieved Shirt, dark blue, H&M Slide on
Lottie RyanPublished 7 years ago in PoetsOur World...
O' to be in a world where life is fair where no one made fun of your clothes or hair to be in a world where equality thrived
Jodie ShawPublished 7 years ago in PoetsSecret
This late night has a steady breeze that can chill your bones. This late night has a secret greater than those bold. This secret late at night lies behind doors.
Kayla RobisonPublished 7 years ago in PoetsPeople
I've been from there to here And from place to place The only thing I've learned Is that people are the same I've seen anger and hatred
Ben AttwoodPublished 7 years ago in PoetsA Fight is Coming
Will we need to fight, Get off our asses, And make things right. The world has gone crazy, And our future is at risk,
Karen CommanePublished 7 years ago in PoetsStraight or Gay?
Straight or Gay ? Am I straight or gay ? I heard you say... I ask why it bothers you anyway ? Why judge a man by what's in his heart.
Steven BaldryPublished 7 years ago in PoetsWeeds
We must tend our gardens well as we stand at the gates of hell. The weeds take hold quickly. Their roots digging deeper and deeper.
A.C. ZempleniPublished 7 years ago in PoetsViacon
Smoldering dawn, arise from the sickened bedpost I lay wet in your unfolding demeanor Guide yourself over the pastures of something new and abused
Broke PoetPublished 7 years ago in PoetsTrump Needs a Thump
Dear Mr. Trump '' How ya doing old chump '' How was your year? Or does it go in and out one ear? Hows the dictating? Or is it deflating?
Mags Murphy LynchPublished 7 years ago in PoetsPostscript: Definition
freedom: if you can find it I want it (now) perhaps because it’s so very simple and true even if forgotten and so very simple
Phoenix RisesPublished 7 years ago in PoetsThe Color of Dark People in Dark Rooms
What color are dark skinned humans black brown tan red based on how they look when not in dark rooms. But there's no crayon to show shades of
Jose JuarezPublished 7 years ago in PoetsFunny Face
Surgery went good, I guess, I woke up and my face felt weird, My lips were extremely swollen, I look like Angelina Jolie,
Crystal KorpanPublished 7 years ago in Poets