social commentary

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

The Hills I Climb For You
The Hills I Climb For You I have learned the shape of effort, It rises slowly, then all at once. Every step asks who I am becoming,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
Preparation Met Opportunity
A wise writer friend told: preparation meets opportunity. I agree. With the hope of creating a revenue stream by selling what I love,
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets
Love Like a Bowl of Jasmine
Love is not giving people what they don't want, but giving what they need. I am a knowledge-loving, my joy and peace lie in
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets
The Crucified Stranger. Content Warning.
They always paint Him still, haloed, tamed, framed in light. But I have seen Him run. * Not triumphant. Not enthroned.
By Joe Sebeh10 months ago in Poets
Comply
Citizens, while officers of the reich are in town you are to reSSpect the authority given Randal Gamboa Came home
By River and Celia in Underland10 months ago in Poets
One Button
One Button One button sleeps beneath a lid of calm, A stillness taught to look like self control. It waits while rooms agree on polished words,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
If You See Something...
When something wrong is in the air, Your gut feeling isn’t “nothing”, Keep your neighborhood safe and: If You See Something, Say Something
By M. A. Mehan 10 months ago in Poets
strong and irreversible. Content Warning.
architecture between the mob and liminal control was the lie and the cross someone said it was good once upon a time the intention looked like the best
By ⸘jason alan‽10 months ago in Poets
AUGUST 1976
I was listening to some reaction videos on the internet the other day when I "re-discovered" one of THE greatest and uniquely American songs I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I forgot that Arlo Guthrie comes from a sturdy stock of great folklorists-namely his father Woody Guthrie. I associate Arlo with "Alice's Restaurant", so much so that I forgot he is an exceptional storyteller in his own right.
By Victor Mendez10 months ago in Poets
Straight from the Fire Horse's Mouth. Top Story - January 2026.
Of course, 2026 equals blazing forward, says the horse, but beware: know when to rein it in! On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Wood Snake passes the baton to Fire Horse.
By Marilyn Glover10 months ago in Poets
Feminine Enough. Top Story - January 2026.
Like temple bells, the house reverberates with giggles of two little kids. Not mandatory, but if you want, having children
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets
Art is My Meditation
art is a meditation you feel cleaned and anchored well with eyes open wide. Meditation has earned recognition as a mindfulness tool. It does not work for me. But I find spiritual cleansing and deep focusing with my creativity. Art is my meditation.
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Poets