social commentary

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

We Write Because
Once you earn through online writing, gathering cents in an expensive world, you understand the value of money, like water drops,
By Seema Patel8 months ago in Poets
No Zeal to Travel
Few years back, I wanted to travel the world, Now I don’t, there are valid reasons. First, we have a tight budget, a heavy mortgage, two kids to raise,
By Seema Patel8 months ago in Poets
Take My Hand
Take My Hand Take my hand, if only for a while, Don’t say a word, just let me see your smile. In heaven you’re out of reach and sight,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 8 months ago in Poets
Grey
Everything is grey. - I repainted the walls and they came out just as they started. - I moved between countries and found nothing had changed.
By Reece Beckett8 months ago in Poets
Employment Propoganda
Why do we work? It's a requirement for survival, But lately a systematic design. Designed for the perks, The benefits and retirement enthrall,
By Delphi8 months ago in Poets
Spring Sky
First light on the breeze tiny sparrow hums my calm spring sighs in my chest
By Forest Green8 months ago in Poets
THE ERA THAT SET THE TRAP. Content Warning.
"In 1983, they didn't just change the laws; they changed what it meant to be human. They reclassified the elders and the 'obsolete' as managed expenses—units to be monitored until they expired.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 8 months ago in Poets
All You Have to Do. Content Warning.
All you have to do is lose some weight... Men like women to be in shape. All you have to do is gimme a smile, babe. Now gimme your number to plan our date.
By CT Idlehouse8 months ago in Poets
Who? What? When? Where? Why?
Who am I? What am I? When am I? Where am I? Why am I? In my journey through this cosmic sea, though I try to simply observe patiently,
By Lolly Vieira8 months ago in Poets
2026, The Signal Above Us
2026, The Signal Above Us They laughed at the warnings, those strange scattered lines written by Nostradamus. People said the old seer only dreamed in riddles,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 8 months ago in Poets
Awake, Not Broken
Waking up feels like standing in rain, With heavy thoughts running down like pain. The world looks loud, the days feel tight,
By V8 months ago in Poets
Only Five Vocal Challenges Left
Only Five Vocal Challenges Left 5️4️3️2️1️0️2️Five Challenges To DoOn Vocal For Me And YouIs It Time For Something NewSystem Upgrades Coming, TrueDo Not Worry Or Feel BlueNew Prompts Coming Any DayVocal Always Drops A Few5️4️3️2️1️0️2️
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Poets