social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Man They Called A Lunatic
The Man They Called A Lunatic The nurses ran and rallied round, the new man screamed coming through the door, every patient turned in fear, as Gary fell upon the floor. He pulled his knees up to his chest, and buried deep his frightened head, while some of the other patients shook, and quickly scrambled back to bed.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a month ago in Poets
Stop Reaching
I still have that basketball net When she thinks everyone's sleeping Not to play with, you understand It makes me wonder about why mom cries in the bathroom at night That impossibly high basketball net "Just listen to your father, son. Please. Man up. Don't back chat...please. for me" For the little runt, pipsqueak, I was Because I can't yet reach it or throw high enough When he erected it Is going to reward me for crying I remember thinking, believing Who could easily lift me to the net In the excitement of one day No hand outs or punts by father Landing a three pointer "When you're taller, when you're a man, maybe you'll reach the net." My father taught me a valuable lesson When you earn it and don't step outside your station About life and expectations Spoils of success are better when you work for it Concerning rewards and earnings They say "son, be patient" But really he was teaching me But mom and dad tell me it's only a matter of time About knowing your place Stop reaching Looking upwards Keep myself small Can feel intimidating to cause arguments. In the wrong context Make things less likely At least that's what I've always believed to do things different. There are highs too extreme Just trying each day In the wrong context that might cause irritation. I'm trying about stuff to do that more Talk lesser these days. these days. Talk less to do that more about stuff I'm trying that might cause irritation. In the wrong context Just trying each day There are highs too extreme to do things different. At least that's what I've always believed Make things less likely In the wrong context to cause arguments. Can feel intimidating Keep myself small Looking upwards Stop reaching About knowing your place But mom and dad tell me it's only a matter of time But really he was teaching me They say "son, be patient" Concerning rewards and earnings Spoils of success are better when you work for it About life and expectations When you earn it and don't step outside your station My father taught me a valuable lesson "When you're taller, when you're a man, maybe you'll reach the net." Landing a three pointer No hand outs or punts by father In the excitement of one day Who could easily lift me to the net I remember thinking, believing Is going to reward me for crying When he erected it Because I can't yet reach it or throw high enough For the little runt, pipsqueak, I was "Just listen to your father, son. Please. Man up. Don't back chat...please. for me" That impossibly high basketball net It makes me wonder about why mom cries in the bathroom at night Not to play with, you understand When she thinks everyone's sleeping I still have that basketball net
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Poets
Hidden Reflection
We all wear a mask Hide from those who would hurt us Someday, we'll be seen Author's Note: Thank you for joining me on my twenty-seventh day down the fifty-day song/lyric-inspired senryū challenge. Today's poem is inspired by "Reflection" from the 1998 movie Mulan , performed by Christina Aguilera, which you can listen to below.
By Stephanie Hoogstadabout a month ago in Poets
No Laughing Matter
Poem from my heart The words are from me, not your Fingers in my mouth. _______________________ This senryu has the same structure as a haiku, but is not focused on a nature theme. The same 5-7-5 syllable structure based on social or emotional subjects is a senryu.
By Judey Kalchik about a month ago in Poets
A Taste of Vinegar: Three Perspective on Reality 🌹 🌹 🌹
Three as One: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism The syncretic forces of multiple world views often merge in cultures around the world. In China, there are three teachings that interact in a way that seems a bit strange to the Western Worlds. The three teachers-- Siddhartha, Lao Tzu and Confucius,-- are respected representatives of three major religious views: Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
By SAMURAI SAM: Wild Wayneabout a month ago in Poets
Home To God Haiku
Home To God Haiku When the leaf falls down An angel will call for you to take you back home The is a tree in heaven it’s called the tree of life. This is what my Dad told me about it when I was just a little girl. He really believed this was true.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a month ago in Poets
