social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
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Introduction This is the first challenge entry that I have written since Vocal has fixed my ability to publish. I woke during the night and came up with a hybrid poetry form, the terzareyu, a cross between terza rima and Senryū (川柳). Look them up for what the forms are.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Poets
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Eat The table is ready Sit down And dine Stuff your face Ignore the growing chatter Silence your mind And devour Cutlery is too loud Throw away your fork and knife Take it in your hands And consume Tears slice across your cheeks Salting and flavoring your meal Don't stop Keep gorging yourself On tonight's dinner Be a good piggy Pay no mind to the stares They're just jealous Of how full you will be When you finish The final course arrives The scent carving a place in your nostrils Sickness builds low Vomit gurgles beneath your uvula But it's almost over Quell your guilt And take the last bite Finish eating
By J "Griffin" Rooms9 months ago in Poets
