social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Lucky
The cling clang of the falling pans rings out A common daily clamamity Displays are a show of urbanity Masking all pains, tired hands still do tout- Treats, pass joy, unless passing by without The only real fear is a cavity Hailed as a place for dates and family Dropped cookies, the only reason to pout So safe, so quaint, and suitably sheltered Decor distracts from other destruction The homeless mutters, shared, unfettered Paid for in rent and through it's seduction Hidden vices kept in as small guilt and- Wars kept out, Inside, only for discussion
By simplicityabout a year ago in Poets
The Point
What was the point? Why bother sending me to college, encouraging me to study, reminding me how important a good education is, if, when I bring up what I learned, you don't want to hear it? You shut it down, tell me I'm overreacting, tell me to just stop bringing it up, but why?
By Donny Foleyabout a year ago in Poets
