social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Perfect Performance
Perfect Performance Flourishing in crested waves, silken salt licked skin. While leaden feet drag broken corals, seeding disappointment hidden within The faces of every crisis— sensations slowly fading, overwhelming my emotions, lost in bodies of deterioration. Born to break ribbons, collecting shining brass. My choices, my fantasies grasp at air, at emptiness, World rushing above my head, ending in dirt and night, grit between my broken teeth. Inhalation, my only light, fueling a fragile fight. I get back up, alone, even where the lowest bar hides. I try. Resignation, the poor cousin of acceptance, I pray in the silent night for an end. Sunshine bursts each morning. I rise with it and smile. Even the broken want a life There is so much still left to do.
By Claire McAllen9 months ago in Poets
Still, We Try
Some days, the weight of the world does not knock politely — it crashes through the door. There are too many loud voices drowning out reason. Too much cruelty disguised as power. Too many systems that bend toward injustice instead of fairness. It feels as though chaos has become routine and compassion, an exception.
By LUNA EDITH9 months ago in Poets
MYTHIC SHADOW BLUES. Content Warning.
The Intro: Sometimes the "blue-tinted days" feel heavier than they should. This piece was born from the static and the "long, low moan" of the world outside my window a response to the crooks, the liars, and the systems that try to break our rhythm.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 9 months ago in Poets
