social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
"The Elderly Woman
As a white candle In a holy place, So is the beauty Of an aged face. As the spent radiance Of the winter sun, So is a women
Vocal CreatorPublished 12 months ago in PoetsSilly Beasts
The twitch in my eye Is just a little ol’ reminder Of what men put me through The scars on my knees Are God’s lipstick stains
KiKi WalterPublished 12 months ago in PoetsQueen's gambit
No matter when or how we meet And how we play these chess, The end is always bittersweet, Like chocolate, I guess. You move a pawn, I move a pawn,
Vadim KaganPublished 12 months ago in PoetsDear Humanity
Dear Humanity, We share this world as one, And yet, we're divided and undone, By hate, fear, and ignorance, And our failure to embrace difference.
The Promise and Peril of AI
In circuits and code, we create A new form of life, with power innate Artificial Intelligence, born of our design With the promise of progress, and new worlds to find
Reduced to clear
I can neither evoke every house number nor name each street. Memory Lane has become a Zone 1 London borough. Overcrowded like a Victoria Line platform
Giuseppe BartoliPublished 12 months ago in PoetsSnoresome Nights
Oh, snoring, dear snoring, You rattle and roar, Through the night you keep going, Till morning's light once more. Some people find you annoying,
Return to One
Fractals of Light dance before my eyes Ancient remembrance Of Magnetic Passion Birthing Cosmos of reality Exquisite order making love with Divine chaos
Katherine MelindaPublished 12 months ago in PoetsCheshire Cat's Mile
I wondered why I was lost so I sat and cried awhile. Until finally it was said, “where would you like to go my child?” It shook me from my dream state only to find I live in nightmares.
K.B. SilverPublished 12 months ago in PoetsDear People,
Dear people, I’m typically quiet, you might think I’m with lethargy But today I’m gonna have to speak up with some energy
Mohammed DarasiPublished 12 months ago in PoetsThe Magic of Connection.
In this world of chaos and noise, Where we often feel lost and alone, There's a power that can bring us joy, And help us feel like we're not on our own.
Two Souls, One Mate
Dear Adam, You and I; we're two halves to one whole. You and I; we're two peas in a pod. You and I; we're two souls to one mate.