social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
EXULANSIS
Lately, I'm struggling while thinking about you, words, skies and sparrows, irrefutable walls, watertight wall paints,
"Tears of Injustice: A Call for Change"
In the realm of justice and peace, Where trust in guardians should never cease, Lies a tale of anguish, pain, and woe, A narrative of brutality we must bestow.
Ahmed RazaPublished about a year ago in PoetsStorage Space
i can't wait to be on a hard drive i can't wait for them to upload my mind i can’t wait to digitally infest every single connection i can find
An Ode to the Ocean
Oh, vast expanse of blue and green, You are the essence of all I've seen, Endless waves that ebb and flow, A peaceful rhythm that we all know.
Hamza ShafiqPublished about a year ago in PoetsMoments of Solace
Amidst the chaos and the strife, Of our tumultuous everyday life, We seek solace in the little things, The flutter of a butterfly's wings.
Sensibility
With just five senses, we perceive it all From the sights, we see to the sounds of a call There's the smell of fresh air and a taste of sweet honey
Corey TurnerPublished about a year ago in PoetsFrom Garage to Global: The Rise of a Startup.
It all began in a garage, with a simple idea, A vision to create something that would be revered, A young entrepreneur, with a passion so strong,
Pro Blogger 2023Published about a year ago in PoetsThose Were The Days
Remember when answering the door Meant inviting somebody inside Remember when nobody panicked No one whispered, “Be quiet and hide”
Earl W. PearlPublished about a year ago in PoetsDambo flies no more
Disclaimer: for certain reasons, the name of the main character in this story has been changed. Therefore, you should play along, and pretend that you don't recognize who this story is about. Hush-hush, or Dambo will pay you a visit; he knows where you live.
Divine Intervention
A circle of pain, loneliness and stolen hope Was all that seemed to bind us in this life Our souls were lost in darkness, without scope To find a way out of our endless strife
Vivid MasonganyikaPublished about a year ago in PoetsCoexist
By poisoning Earth, we enrich. Be..careful who you say to. The noises are a silent bewitch. Be..careful what you pray to.
Desmond RazzanoPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Nature's Weil
Poem # 09 : “ The Nature's Weil ” The moon, a pale witness in the sky Reflects on nature's mournful sigh As forests burn and oceans weep
Talha Bin AsadPublished about a year ago in Poets