social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Journey on the Stairs. Top Story - February 2026.
He went one step D O W N Shed away his ego ~~~⏬~~~ Second step D O W N Anger loosened its grip ~~~⏬~~~ Third step D O W N Bitterness drained from his veins ~~~⏬~~~ Fourth step D O W N Jealousy no longer followed him ~~~⏬~~~ Fifth step D O W N Greed fell from his hands ~~~⏬~~~ Sixth step D O W N Judgement stopped clouding his eyes ~~~⏬~~~ Seventh step D O W N Every grudge was cast aside ~~~⏬~~~ Eighth step D O W N Thirst for revenge quenched ~~~⏬~~~ Ninth step D O W N Hatred disappeared entirely ~~~⏬~~~ Tenth step D O W N He left his body behind ~~~⏬~~~ Free from the weight of Earth Untouched by its noise He returned to what he was Before the world taught him otherwise
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran10 months ago in Poets
To find the other side of fire
Revolution is not the obliteration of hardship. Revolution is the alchemy of suffering, of devouring the fertile bodies of the dead and rotting things with the faithful knowing that every smoky, sour mouthful brings us closer to the truth.
By E. B. Rowland10 months ago in Poets
