social commentary

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

Public Notice:
Public Notice: Allegiance Update This notice is issued to correct a widespread misuse of allegiance. Allegiance is not owed
By Stacey Mataxis Whitlow (SMW)10 months ago in Poets
Sieving Grief
A fluttering puddle on concrete We draw closer, the pigeon's eyes roll tucked into its neck trapped alive We gawk, grotesque, strolling past
By Michele Nampalli10 months ago in Poets
Developing Complex PTSD
Bottle up feelings instead of sharing, Be the doormat and obsequios person Your narcissist parents or employer wants you to be.
By Sid Aaron Hirji10 months ago in Poets
Digital Dying
Dying doesn't feel unnatural. But I guess it depends on the kind of dying. Is it young? Is it suffering? Is it old and ready to go?
By Vitaline10 months ago in Poets
Tomboy. Top Story - January 2026.
When I was younger, I didn't have the words 'Tomboy', they called me I said 'I am a boy' but still 'Tomboy', they called me
By Sapphire Ravenclaw10 months ago in Poets
False Kings. Top Story - January 2026.
So you wish to be a king? First, there’s something you must know… How not to be a king is written down below. *** A king is not a bully
By Simon George10 months ago in Poets
Interstellar public notice / Transmission 7A07 Alpha-Gamma
Beep beep … Attention all sentient, semi-sentient, and tentatively curious life forms in nearby galaxies: This is a formal advisory regarding Planet Earth, otherwise known as the Third Rock from the Sun
By Susan Fourtané 10 months ago in Poets
Don't Let It Be For Nought
Before they ever came for any of them I was screaming at the gate Before they took the first immigrant I was bellowing in the street
By Sai Marie Johnson10 months ago in Poets
How To House the Fire
First, clear a space in the center of your chest. Do not mistake this for a vacuum; It is an altar built from the grit of desert sand
By Sai Marie Johnson10 months ago in Poets
You Never Noticed
Introduction This is very true of my situation on Vocal now A tongue-in-cheek piece about being unappreciated by employers. How many times have I handed in my notice and suddenly become an irreplaceable member of staff? It is quite amusing
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Poets
ICE in Minnesota
Do not stand in the way of ICE agents! Do not observe them, do not record them, Do not protest their presence in your streets!
By Lana V Lynx10 months ago in Poets
PUBLIC NOTICE: Regarding the Seasonal Closure of Trail 3776
Notice of Ascent and Absence [OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY: TOY-2026-F] 1. REGARDING THE TEMPORARY BOUNDARY Effective immediately, the path of volcanic ash is closed. Do not cross the yellow tape shivering against the wind. The mountain is not an achievement; it is a respiration. Right now, she is exhaling ice, and we do not have the lungs to match her.
By Takashi Nagaya10 months ago in Poets