social commentary

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

How to Avoid Depression?
Society is manmade construct, its rules keep changing, expectations are high, demands can be cruel, you may feel like a failure,
By Seema Patel9 months ago in Poets
PROMISE INFORCED
Question Disambiguation. Answer & response ambiguity. . Electromagnetic Spark of broadening, Connecting, non optional freedom variety,
By Diana9 months ago in Poets
A Truly Strong Woman
When I was in school my mother hired a house help. Emaciated, poor, frizzy hair, yet she smiled. I leaned, she is widow
By Seema Patel9 months ago in Poets
Kids are Copycats
The little boy was one and a half, pulling his puppy toy, in the backyard garden. He saw Mommy working in the garden, staking the nasturtium vines,
By Seema Patel9 months ago in Poets
On Combatting Despair. Top Story - February 2026.
We are in the last hours of the Wood Snake year, and it shows. * The cosmic shrugs are getting longer, harder – birth contractions marking
By David Muñoz9 months ago in Poets
Hello depression go away
Hello depression go away, please don't bother me today. Dont hunt my heart as if it's prey, leave me be please, okay. I just want to live my day and breath my breathe, give me this stay. I just want to walk around without dismay. I just want to take a moment to be and play, maybe even just relax today.
By WrittenWritRalf9 months ago in Poets
Remember
When The Sun Won’t Shine, And You Can’t Find Your Smile… When The Hurt Won’t Subside, And There Is No Where To Hide… When Your Soul Is Searching For Colors,
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)9 months ago in Poets
The Realm Of Ignorance
The Realm Of Ignorance ☠️✖️❌❓⁉❔❌✖️☠️The Will Never See YouAnd That Will Surely HurtKnow Your Worth That Is TrueAnd Know They Are The Worst❌❓⁉❔❌In This Realm, IgnoranceIt's Truly Guiding LightBut Your Words Still Can DanceIf You Ignore Their Hate❌❓⁉❔❌Stand Up Strong, Be YourselfRepay Their IgnoranceWith All Your Love And SkillThe Disdain Is Distanced❌❓⁉❔❌Now Is Your Turn To ShineFear Gone, This Is Your Time☠️✖️❌❓⁉❔❌✖️☠️
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Poets
The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window She watches from the upper pane when nightfall slips across the lane a shawl drawn tight, a tilted head
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 9 months ago in Poets
ALCHEMY
A man gathering who scattered Himself into the wilderness, into abbreviation of the periodic table, into elements decadence
By Diana9 months ago in Poets
Expected to Continue
In the fluorescent hush of closing time I learned how quietly a woman can unravel. The schedule was printed in black ink —
By Muhammad Haroon khan9 months ago in Poets
Caroline Flack
My heart is hurting (reposted by me) Heavy in my chest When I think of how the world is now So many feel depressed It's an open battle ground
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 9 months ago in Poets