social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Trance of Fear
The children with gentle guidance quietly put their heads down on their desks as the teacher calmly closes their door
Ward NorcuttPublished about a year ago in PoetsRomeo is Stuck on me…
He Deprives me of My Satisfaction, And he Muffles My Heart... I Bloom when he is comparable. He advised me to be more than happy...
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)Published about a year ago in PoetsInvisible Smile
Driving to work I felt happy This mysterious feeling I wondered- What does it look like as I pulled down the visor and opened the mirror.
Alice EcklesPublished about a year ago in PoetsAftertaste
The words were bitter Held on my tongue, Turning my stomach In a sea of nausea My hands frozen With the chill of
Katrina ThornleyPublished about a year ago in PoetsMy World, My Emergence
my world is fluid warm, smooth like milk the God, the other part of me She eats something strong I taste the tang of it
Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)Published about a year ago in PoetsThe Beauty of Imperfection
Some people chase perfection They think it is the goal They want to have flawless lives And never lose control But I have learned to love the flaws
Simon AbiloguPublished about a year ago in PoetsGod Save the King
Note: the following piece should be sung to the tune of the Sex Pistols' 'God Save the Queen'. The coronation is tomorrow and even my Royalist-loving mom is not going to watch. So...
Kendall DefoePublished about a year ago in PoetsA City's Mouth
We swayed as a group bumping along the subway's rails, each in a different stage of awakeness. / I cuddled down into hard seating,
Lisa HerdmanPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Whispering Trees
Amidst the rustling leaves and gentle breeze, The trees stand tall, their branches at ease. Whispering secrets, they speak a language unknown,
Hamza ShafiqPublished about a year ago in PoetsAI.
Panic and fear of the unknown and future prevail. Those who object and seek out a better understanding are the ones using AI.
Dawn EarnshawPublished about a year ago in PoetsMojoless
in this literary dojo i was unable to locate my mojo so i popped a flout really copped out and went in search
The Digital Age
In this modern age of technology, We're connected more than ever before, With social media and devices, That open up new doors.
Tamseela FarooqPublished about a year ago in Poets