social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Old Woman Offers Shelter
Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom, there was a handsome prince named Alexander. He had everything that a prince could ask for - wealth, power, and the admiration of his people. However, there was one thing that he didn't have - true happiness.
wispo uganjaPublished about a year ago in PoetsPoem About Health
Health is wealth, or so they say, A treasure that we shouldn't betray. Eat well, exercise, get enough rest, And you'll feel your very best.
Hamza ShafiqPublished about a year ago in PoetsTwo-Faced Snake
A person can be like a two-faced snake, Slithering through life with a deceitful guise, One face is friendly, the other is fake,
Dear J
Thirteen years. Thirteen years since we last spoke. Thirteen years since we've last shared a thought; since we've last shared a secret.
Split Eggs
Fighting the wind to find the eggs, the world and animals, for admiration, beg. “This Easter is a little different,” she said.
Rowan FinleyPublished about a year ago in PoetsWell Old Son: Part Four
IV Liquid fire burns but does not shine in misty night skies. In the shadows of a broken imagination, a bewildered body cowers. A simple remedy: spoonfuls of psychedelic poems stirring the sound of colour. Toxically allured by scintillating oil rainbows, more vivid and less illusional than those of pure rain.
Stevi-Lee AlverPublished about a year ago in Poetseminent domain
as tall as they come, we are all filled with hope - that's the drink of water i want, we think - and fresh from the springs.
⸘jason alan‽Published about a year ago in PoetsWoke is the New N-Word
woke is the new n word woke is their new smear woke is something corruption doesn't want near woke leaves red snowflakes in tears
MC Flo BufPublished about a year ago in PoetsFinality
Finality is much debated Is it a bad thing? Can we abate it? ~ We’re all scared of the end, at curtain call Did we get what we wanted at all?
Mohammed DarasiPublished about a year ago in PoetsWhat is Wrong with Me?
What is wrong with me? I don’t feel right what could be amiss? I don’t feel like a woman but feel feminine… But toxic masculinity has told me that I am wrong…
Vex Luther LionheartPublished about a year ago in PoetsFlight
From off the runway. Soaring off into the clouds. Towards the setting sun.
Halden MilePublished about a year ago in Poetswe should learn from life
it fills the lung it mars the flesh a painful kiss the touch of doom ground to dust sands of bone among the dead, we roam