social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Work, Work, Work
They say that when you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I’ve learned that to be completely false.
Alice B. Schellinger.Published 10 months ago in PoetsAn Orioles Fan Girl
Orioles, let’s go! 🎉 I’m surrounded by Blue Jays… 😬 I need bragging rights! ☺️ * * *Author’s Note: Currently at the baseball game in Toronto. Blue Jays are going down! Go Orioles! ⚾️ ⚾️ Where’s my beer? 😂
Real PoeticPublished 10 months ago in PoetsTimeless
Have you stopped and thought about time? In here my two cents I'll chime Truly bizarre, the concept of time
Mohammed DarasiPublished 10 months ago in PoetsSymphony of Nature
Amidst emerald meadows, blooms gently sway, Birds take flight, symphonies at play. Whispering rivers, tales yet untold,
Please HELP!
In times of need, when skies are gray, When debts pile high, and bills hold sway, I gather courage, set aside my pride,
Porn addiction
In shadows deep, a battle waged, A soul entwined, by vice engaged, Within the grasp of pixels' lure, A heart yearns for freedom pure.
Serge McBride, The Orcan Man
My faithful followers: students, teachers, novices, and simple seekers of knowledge: below is the ancient tale of the mythical feats of Serge McBride. It is a timeless tale of derring-do fit for Hades or Zeus to mock. Tis the tale of a man blessed by the Gods with a power all his own... A blessing he turned to good use as Poseidon may attest. Tis the tale of how the undersea land of Atlantis got a mailman. Sit back, close your eyes, picture the scene as we tell the tale of Serge McBride - the man Born to Ride.
Andrew C McDonaldPublished 10 months ago in PoetsA Humbling
Please forgive me if I remember this incorrectly, but I think Paul Stewart & I were having a conversation where I mentioned this song &, upon hearing the story behind it, he encouraged me to finish writing it & publish it here. So that's what I decided to do.
Randy Wayne Jellison-KnockPublished 10 months ago in PoetsPedestal
I lift you up To a place you do not deserve To a place Higher than you can climb I raise you above the highest clouds
Vicious AvaricePublished 10 months ago in Poets- Top Story - August 2023
Toronto 🇨🇦
Red leaves everywhere. Maple syrup on all foods. Poutines are just fries… *Author’s Note: I’m in Toronto for the week. If anyone has any recommendations for places I should visit, let me know in the comments. I’m not into touristy places. I want to try where the locals go. I hope I didn’t offend anyone by stating the obvious that poutine is just a fancy word for cheese fries. 😂
Real PoeticPublished 10 months ago in Poets The Oxford English Dictionary
Volumes admired; Made portable; made over... A Scrabble tempter! * Thank you for reading!
Kendall DefoePublished 10 months ago in PoetsExpression
When is a poem not a poem? Short answer? When you want to cheat the system a little bit. Why cheat the system? Because sometimes 600 words is too much, but Vocal has no other place for short articles. But also, this article is more about my poetry than not. So, perhaps I’m cheating the system less than I think. But anyway, I wanted to take a moment to talk about expressing one’s self.
Atomic HistorianPublished 10 months ago in Poets