social commentary

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

Whispers of the Setting Sun
A golden hush falls on the sea, Where time dissolves so tenderly, The sun descends in molten grace, And paints with fire the sky's embrace.
By Fazal Malikabout a year ago in Poets
King of the Dying Light
Upon the rock where shadows fall, He stands alone, yet towers all, With eyes like fire and breath so deep, He guards the dusk while others sleep.
By Fazal Malikabout a year ago in Poets
I'm Still Counting the Days. Runner-Up in Things You Can’t Say Out Loud Challenge. Content Warning.
I am 8 years clean. But sometimes, I still ache for the numbness in my nose the burn in my throat, and the drip down the back of it.
By Autumn Stewabout a year ago in Poets
“Whispers Beneath the Crimson Sun”
Beneath a sky where fire meets peace, The crimson sun begins to cease, Its bleeding light on waters still, A hush upon the island hill.
By Fazal Malikabout a year ago in Poets
The Plight of the One-Eyed Duck
The Plight of the One-Eyed Duck He flaps like he’s drunk, wings all akimbo, circling a pond near the village of Limbo One eye shut tight, the other on guard
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Political Twenty-Four
Not much to say now: A political show? Yup. Minutes like days. Countdown starts now... * Thank you for reading! If you liked this, you can add your Insights, Comment, leave a Heart, Tip, Pledge, or Subscribe. I will appreciate any support you have shown for my work.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Poets
D I S O W N E D. Top Story - August 2025. Content Warning.
i still hold on to them as tenderly as i would glass shards so sharp the cut isn't felt. they keep leaving open wounds like unwanted gifts.
By C.M.Dallasabout a year ago in Poets
The August 2nd Eclipse 2025
The August 2nd Eclipse The sky will go dark, but not like night The sun will hide slow, slip out of sight A quiet hush will fall on all
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
A huge difference in being and receiving
Flower fields blossom eyes happy smell, felt all out you are free! turn tail! She said, but all I did was to cower another day; there was a different day. There was nothing to remember from yesterday, just a simple reality check
By Antea Lumina Kala Matylda about a year ago in Poets
Toxic Genitalia Weaponisation Agenda. Content Warning.
cant talk about em not mine not yours not ours not theirs not his not hers not Mel’s not Cher’s below the navel and above the knees
By Brenabout a year ago in Poets
The Runaway Bride
The Runaway Bride They dressed her in ivory, stitched at the seams with borrowed lace and someone else’s dreams She stood in a hush that hummed too loud
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
I Will Not
Introduction Just a poem about the situation The words of Bob Dylan's "Joey" sum me up Always on the outside of whatever side there was When they asked him why it had to be that way, well, he answered, "Just because"
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets