social commentary

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

CREEP
"CREEP" Tis but an offering 7-14-2025 Tis but an offering This scandal.. on a lurid scale once but a tidbit round one table..
By Victor Mendezabout a year ago in Poets
I AM STILL WARREN BRUCE!
In the blink of an eye, my world was torn, That cool January afternoon was born A silence deep behind my eyes, A storm that fractured the very skies.
By Bruce Curle `about a year ago in Poets
Beware of Your Motivations
Motivations are our fuels, they make us do what we do, we are convinced that what our motivations ask us to do is right.
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
Coping Arsenal
I had a pleasant, safe childhood, loving parents, and orchard, a home library to read. Not rich in materials, but very fulfilling years.
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
Narcissistic
Why can’t you be more like Narcissus? With a pretty face to better hide your pettiness. Inspiring the love of nymphs and the worship you so desperately feed on. Instead you rent bodies and throw cash around to paper over their disgust. Echo would have been one of your favored brides. Only able to repeat the vile things spilling from your mouth. Why can’t you be more like Narcissus? Waste away staring at your reflection. Leave a hole we might fill in with peace. Instead, we the lake are forced to reflect your ugliness. Oh. I see. If you were Narcissus, bloated fish would float in putrescence. The better to reflect your ugliness. Rotten deer carcasses, vultures draped like death shrouds, would decorate the shore. Your poisonous flower, orange and indigestible. Their last and desperate meal.
By Sean A.about a year ago in Poets
Cindy, the CarSitter, is a Genius!
I just heard the most amazing thing on the News. Eureka and halelujah, I've waited over 50 years to get excited and rewarded for listening to the news anchors. Life can still surprise me and that is brilliantly satisfying. What was it, you ask? Oh, I'm sorry you missed it, but I will share. Yes, this morning on the news, the best news I've heard in too long. Cindy the Genius has solved a major problem with her incredibly sharp mind and entreprenuerial spirit. I'm almost envious at her genius, but I'm too happy and grateful for her idea to feel envy.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Poets
Who Needs Diamonds, This Is How He Touches Me
Who Needs Diamonds, This Is How He Touches Me He doesn’t need stones to mark his love. His hands speak louder than rings ever could.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Closed Book
The Closed Book I don’t say much, I never did there’s strength in knowing what to rid Let others talk and bare their soul
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Open Book
The Open Book I speak my mind, I don’t pretend what starts in me comes out the end No secret corners, no locked-up shelf
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Say All, Say Nowt
Say All, Say Nowt She told him the truth by morning light, her hands wide open, her face plain bright She never held back what could be said
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Motivation
Yes, i can Yes, i can live Yes, i have difficulties stop me but i am confident to face Isolation, Isolation, Isolation
By Zakir Ullahabout a year ago in Poets
The Cold Wide-Eyed Stare of MAGA women. Top Story - July 2025. Content Warning.
The Cold-Eyed Stare & Sweetie’s Song Executive Producer: Sweetie Bird (Tray-top Oracle & Blink Director) Spoken-Word & Direction: Vicki (Storyteller, Satirist, Soul Sculptor)
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago in Poets