social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
- Top Story - September 2023
Feeling Forgotten…
Ever since I was born, I was welcome—- I was happy. Until then, two years later— I have become flawed. A Flawed— An Outsider—
Meghan LeVaughnPublished 8 months ago in Poets The Words Remain the Same
The words remain the same and so do their effects When the recipient never sees the angles Pythagoras may help in case it is complex
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 8 months ago in PoetsWomen’s Secrets
I know if it had happened to her She wouldn’t tell me– * My mother, like a vault of secrets Holding her self close So as to not have it torn away.
Devils are back with triples attacks
Have love respect and open heart for narcissist and He or She will show You how devil feels in real life Have unconditional love for narcissist and He or She will show You how pain can triple hurt
“Worn Out Shoe”
We buy new shoes to look trendy, but did we ever think our help to someone may be handy? Money we spend on shoes that worn out quickly, how about giving it to people who needs it mostly?
it's so good to see you
wade in the shallows among social pleasantries warm on the surface -------------------------- Thank you for reading! You can read some of my other haikus here:
R.I. KárolyPublished 8 months ago in PoetsHow I Hate Fake People
How I hate fake people, every time they open up their mouth I want to wash it with the soap Every word they say is either negative or swear, they attract attention with that, by getting fake friends like that
1's to many
1. to be honest, i dont know how to start this. even when i talk about my crush that i am totaly not terrifed to make chatty time with i know where to start. where does one even start on this topic. walking around my living room trying to come up with something.
josh napperPublished 8 months ago in PoetsThrowing Words Out There
How am I to stand up for men Who don’t want to protect me? Black men Why are too many of y’all a part of the men Seemingly terrorizing me daily?
Kocoa SimpsenPublished 8 months ago in PoetsTo Do, to do, to do.
To do, to do, to do; That's all I ever do! I can't get rid of you, To do, to do, to do! To do, to do, to do, And, now I need the loo,
Carol TownendPublished 8 months ago in PoetsFOOD LOVE
Let me be, my dearest, For I desire what is clearest. You may laugh and judge, But I will never hold a grudge.
Carlos Mesa PlaPublished 8 months ago in PoetsTake Me to Your Leader
“Take me to your leader,” the alien said. You gotta be kidding! The thought filled me with dread. Come looky here, it’s Niagara Falls!
Marco den OudenPublished 8 months ago in Poets