social commentary

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

A Different Breed of Woman
A Different Breed of Woman She rose from fire with quiet grace, a steady breath that would not fade. Light traced her skin
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 11 months ago in Poets
The More You Ignore Me
The More You IgnoreMe, The Closer I Get, IAm Going Nowhere * Vocal, Your SilenceWon't Destroy My GeniusI Will Never Leave
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA11 months ago in Poets
Neurodivergent
Do you listen with your eyes? No? Then let me look at the sunrise Your rules are weird and strange Maybe it's time for change
By Domi11 months ago in Poets
Mute Marches
Silent breeze speaks to my fears Ridicule commuting Disputing dark forces In courses subdued with tears 👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻
By Rick Henry Christopher 11 months ago in Poets
I Am a Fat Woman. Top Story - December 2025. Content Warning.
Behold! It is I! A fat woman! See all my rolls, My flabby arms, My overlapping belly. Yes, it's true: I'm the scourge of humanity.
By CT Idlehouse11 months ago in Poets
Scarecrow
Fall and Thanksgiving times, and we see scarecrows of all sorts: wearing jeans, burlap, straw hats, made of all other materials,
By Seema Patel11 months ago in Poets
New Year Will not be Fabulous
I wish I could say I am excited for the new year. I have high hopes, my skills will be valued, will earn more, get caring friends and travel a lot.
By Seema Patel11 months ago in Poets
The Joy of Flora and Fauna Watching
That autumn morning, after breakfast, me and little son set out to do what we love most, neighborhood walks. We followed the dirt trail
By Seema Patel11 months ago in Poets
Beneath The Willow Tree
Beneath the willow tree I rest and marvel at all its leaves have seen Memories incarnate of when this was meadow filled with flowing flowers
By Matthew J. Fromm11 months ago in Poets
How Much Does It Cost for ✧:* *:✧Stream of Consciousness ✧:* *:✧ with a Side Order of Surreal?
↯↯⮒↭⮓🔔❗WARNING☠: The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services has proven that reading anything by Lightning Bolt does cause autism. Tylenol exlipicates the affectssituations. You've been warned. Proceed at your own ridiculousness.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡11 months ago in Poets
I Am The Fireclown
Introduction Michael Moorcock's Lyrics from "The Great Sun Jester" by The Blue Öyster Cult: Now he's dying in his grief And the hard men dragged him down They have killed the wild-eyed jester They have killed the fireclown He'll never sing his songs again He'll never dance between the stars again He'll never laugh again No, he'll never ever laugh again, oh no
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA11 months ago in Poets
My Child
My Child I watched you sleep beneath the fading light, your small chest rising with each fragile breath. The world feels heavy beyond these walls,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 11 months ago in Poets