social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Pride Under Pressure—A Love That Refuses to Vanish. AI-Generated.
There is a weight to being seen. A sharp, unrelenting pressure that presses against the ribs, constricts the breath, and warns—too much visibility will cost you. It is the unspoken lesson of survival, passed down through glances, through silences, through doors that close quietly when you walk into a room. Be careful. Be small. Be quiet.
By taylor lindaniabout a year ago in Poets
The Cage of Comfort
The sun spilled over the city like liquid gold, painting the glass towers in hues of amber and rose. Mia stood at her office window on the 47th floor, her reflection a sharp silhouette against the dawn. At 32, she was the youngest VP at Pinnacle Strategies, a consulting firm that prided itself on sculpting corporate empires. Her office was a shrine to her success: sleek mahogany desk, ergonomic chair, a framed Harvard MBA on the wall, and a view that screamed you’ve made it. Yet, as she stared at the skyline, a hollow ache gnawed at her chest. This was her cage, built with ambition, lined with comfort, and locked by her own choices.
By Shohel Ranaabout a year ago in Poets
