social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
CIGARETTES AND COFFEE
CIGARETTES AND COFFEE: an affair 2/18/2025 I wrote this in February of this year but never posted it. Til now. Because it had marinated in time. Did you know some poetry is like fine wine? Not saying this poem is that good but time adds perspective.
By Victor Mendez11 months ago in Poets
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Precursor to greatness Or hints of provocation The epigraphic prelude Before the lingual deluge Or claustrophobic constraint Dressed up as your formatting norm - The ruse is up before the first line Is uttered and understood - A simple poem or by author’s name Or fancy like “After the Road Less Travelled” - Straitjacket to creative surprise Like placards with applause and canned laughter - White space forgotten As the liminal poesy precipice Before the drop Into literary intrigue and lambastery
By Paul Stewart11 months ago in Poets
