social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Some Changes
In this little of state of mine There is no surprise with what's inside How I am feeling on most days Waiting for some type of change
Forest GreenPublished 7 months ago in PoetsOur Reds
We acknowledged the beauty From the shelter of window Observing the brilliant colors From heated seat, Ignoring the truth
Katrina ThornleyPublished 7 months ago in PoetsPapaya Poem
Golden sunrise within, seeds like stars. Beneath your tender flesh, black seeds rest still A reminder of the earth's cycles, nature's iron will.
Conditional Love
You say there’s a heaven above And you’re filled with unconditional love But I have seen the lie in both I have seen what you will
Atomic HistorianPublished 7 months ago in Poets- Top Story - October 2023
To Dust All Return
She knew that she was not immortal. She was constantly falling like a leaf; someday she would hit the ground. Autumn trees on the roadside blushed to see her pass,
Carly BushPublished 7 months ago in Poets Songs from Love That Melt Hearts of This World !
Yesterday I came across on Them Biko's Manna Beautiful Children are saving us Again ! last time it was the Covid Time and
Intellectual Narcissism
Rainbow hues Narcissistic views Certain of your own superiority Ergo, all others certain inferiority You ponder the meaning of life
Andrew C McDonaldPublished 7 months ago in PoetsMe-dia Talk
Once again, I crawl into the keyboard and pour out my screams I peck at the moments, the voices, and hide all my dreams. Perhaps no one is listening but by chance, maybe they are
Shirley BelkPublished 7 months ago in PoetsSelf-Preservation
Entrails scraped out like a fat pumpkin, Empty. Barren. Stuffed with light. Face carved. From social whim. And a conformist’s Knife.
Celia in UnderlandPublished 7 months ago in PoetsSilent Battles
In the shadows of the mind, we find a fragile land, Where battles rage in silence, a war we can't withstand. It's a journey through the darkness, a storm that never ends,
Sweet YvonnePublished 7 months ago in PoetsLook Closely
"They're" at it again. It's time to divide. Israel vs. Palestine: Now choose a side. *'* WAIT. STOP. Before choosing a side:
Kill The King And His Merry Men
A "They" speaks of unity and love, Welcoming all into the fold, But cherishes their own ideals above all, Which is rotten to the core.
Syed Arabi KhaliquePublished 7 months ago in Poets