social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Art Abounds
Artistic arms aim. Absolute altruism. Abundant are all.
Calista Marchand-NazzaroPublished about a year ago in PoetsTranslation
twenty-two tangled tornadoes take time to translate the twisted tale told to travelers through their territory. therefore the terrible theme's
Reciprocity : Resistance
Reciprocity: revolve, reinterpret — revolve, reuse — revolve, reconstitute — revolve, reimagine — revolve, respond!
Jacob ShermanPublished about a year ago in PoetsTired Trends
Traumatic tides tumbling. Trying to tether to truth. Trying to thrive. Ties tightening till torpid. Thunder.
Calista Marchand-NazzaroPublished about a year ago in PoetsPushing
Pompous punks prostitute peace, publicly... punishing people... Plus periodically pushing pills, purposefully... Piss pour physiques
Believe In ?
"Believe in yourself", they said. Being Real is important. Bring whatever you can to the table, Besides what we would rather you leave
V. N. RoesbonPublished about a year ago in PoetsSurvivor
Silent suffering sighs, stuttering shadows shuddering such shallow sustaining… still stage show starting shining, shimmering
Sneha PradhanPublished about a year ago in Poets'A' Free Verse
An Amber adolescence, Aggravatingly atmospheric, Aggression around allegiance, Admittedly Arbitrary.
ThatWriterWomanPublished about a year ago in PoetsTangerine Tide
Trivial trinkets, tarnished treasures testify to time's touch. Tears, terrors, tragic, trials trap temple tight. Triggers trick, twisted truths
Karyn SavagePublished about a year ago in PoetsNature's Erasing
The birds sang An eventful march That echoed among trees Seeting strides As we entered the forest Relishing the silence
Katrina ThornleyPublished about a year ago in PoetsCreepy crawler
creepy crawly creatures crawl, clearly crossed. Cowardly coworkers cower carefully. Comfort comes close clearing creatures candidly. Coming close, creature cluster contacts cream. Clobbering crazy coworkers cemented creepy crawlers, cops came climbing. Candy cleaned, crawlers creeped cowardly coy.
Alex H MittelmanPublished about a year ago in PoetsObjection!
Orgiastic, occult oligarchies oppressing obedient overworlds? Obviously! Ostracized organisms overmaster obnoxious ordinances
Jacob ShermanPublished about a year ago in Poets