social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Dear Anxious Attachment
Dear anxious attachment, I no longer want you inside of me and giving me severe anxiety. Dear anxious attachment, I’m breaking up with you because you leave me paranoid walking into a void.
Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago in PoetsWhisperings
Dear Fate: (no comma for you and no quarter; this ain’t that kind of letter) * You whispered in my ear when I was three days old
Ward NorcuttPublished about a year ago in PoetsTitle: Pen and Paper's Parley
Dear reader, I write to thee, To muse on life and artistry. In this letter, I shall share, A tale of creation and flair.
It was Middle School ✏️
Dear, Middle School Crush 😍📝 I stole a Kiss from you😘 That afternoon... I wanted to hold the moment, but it was gone excessively soon...
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)Published about a year ago in PoetsThe Mosaic of Humanity
Oh Beautiful Tapestry, With every brushstroke, you create a new scene, A kaleidoscope of colors, with differences that gleam.
Guided by hope
Dear Hope, I write to you with words of praise, For you are the light that guides us through the maze. In the face of adversity and despair,
Breaking Free
Dear Fear, I write to you today with a heart full of courage, For I am determined to break free from your bondage. You have been my companion for far too long,
In the Flesh
Dear Body, I write to you today to say, How much I love and care for you. Though at times we've had our disagreements,
Just a heads up
Dear Me, As I crack my knuckles and begin to type, memories of our senior year come flooding back to me like a river unleashed. It was a time of great confusion, when you struggled to find your place in the world. Your confidence, or lack thereof, was a constant shadow that followed you wherever you went. You couldn't see your own potential, blinded as you were by your own doubts and insecurities.
Our Leaders on Prioritizing Justice, Equality, and Climate Action
Dear Global Community, I trust this letter thinks that you are well. I'm keeping in touch with you today out of profound worry for the present status of our general public and the world at large. As a resident and an individual from the worldwide local area, I accept that it is our aggregate liability to pursue a superior future for all.
Muhammad UmairPublished about a year ago in PoetsFlavors of the World
In every corner of the earth, A story can be told, Of the different foods we eat, And how they're bought and sold. *
Woke: The Actual Definition
Do you know what it means? Folks use it as a smear, Woke is not what it seems It just mean's alertness of prejudice and judicial corruption
MC Flo BufPublished about a year ago in Poets