social commentary

There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.

Beneath the Rubble Voices Still Shout
We have no peace, yet They've been hearing less these days Silencing us all
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Poets
True Poem Of How I Feel
True Poem Of How I Feel by George’s Girl, 2025 Today I tried all day to write a poem Nothing fitted, nothing seemed good
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
As I Teach Nature to My Kids
Both my little kids are pretty well-versed, in flora and fauna. They add daily, to their knowledge — and why wouldn’t they?
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets
Mother's Day
I saw a mother and son with a bouquet of flowers. They must be celebrating, Mother’s Day. I’m a mother too— but I don’t want,
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets
Girls just wanna have fund$
Don’t call it gold-digging when you’ve built kingdoms on our unpaid labor— our bodies, our patience, our silence. We don’t want your “good morning” texts,
By Cadma2 years ago in Poets
Curious
A mind that's open is a mind that searches. It's scared, yes, but there is something About that horizon that beguiles it:
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Poets
Curious
I was born with questions in my mouth. Why do wolves howl? What do bees dream? Will I ever be held the way that the ocean's depths
By Ellie Hoovs2 years ago in Poets
At Any Time of Night or Day
Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes.
By Cadma2 years ago in Poets
Apathetic Globalism. Content Warning.
They watched it happen before their eyes, They witnessed all in real time. Broadcast for the world to see, The world sat idle and exclaimed, "what a tragedy!"
By Y@#@N2 years ago in Poets
Watching Nature Mindfully
Not all walks are the same. Maybe you go, with the intent to burn calories— Your music is on, You're not paying attention
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets
Rusted Iron Bolt
With time, wear and tear, is the ultimate fate— even for an iron bolt. Note: The bolts support the pillars of a pier in the Pacific Ocean. Imagine the strength needed to hold up a structure, against the constant battering of mighty waves. The bolts do their job valiantly.
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets
Dear Vocal Media
Dear Vocal Media, I’ve been writing here, for more than a month now. I’ve built a large portfolio, of over 20 stories. Most of them are,
By Seema Patel2 years ago in Poets