social commentary

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

Voices
Ready for a bad joke? I can call you dirty-minded without even trying. What starts with V and ends with S, that women can use to get what they want?
By Ruby Red2 years ago in Poets
the tugging
Tug of War begins with battle cries The mud on my face is simply a trophy of the things I've survived. Your naivete is unmatchable and I am sure
By Ruby Red2 years ago in Poets
The March to Spring
a gasp like first of morning breath as sun breaking through early spring skies almost blinding, almost too much almost
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
What is SPAM?
Something Smells Sales Selling Sneaky.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Poets
his unanswered prayer
There had been a tornado that had rampaged down the lane it stole every home in its path and laid claim to ever life it saw fit
By Connie2 years ago in Poets
DSM-6
Derangements can proliferate unchecked Standing taller on the backs of dogma Meandering like half-witted affect - refusing to accept truth with drama
By Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago in Poets
Underfoot
We move fast when there is a war underfoot. Quick to discover, quicker to bastardize. We run like rats on meth, butterflies on speed,
By Silver Daux2 years ago in Poets
The Art of the Counterattack
When does politeness become a problem? Not politeness in the sense of kindness But politeness in the sense of unkindness Sitting back and saying nothing at all
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Salty
I remember the flung buckets of paint, Because one hit me on the cheek. It was bright turquoise, my blood, But it didn't taste bitter like I thought it would.
By Ruby Red2 years ago in Poets
Vocal Media Rises Above the Attack
Vocal Media Rises Above the Attack In the digital world, where words take flight, Vocal.media stands tall, a beacon of light.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
Political Sixteen
Note: in Canada, with our parliamentary system of government, the current leader of the ruling party has contacted the governor general to call for an election, and I realized that I had another subject for a haiku in my series until I finish up some longer pieces. Should the age be lowered to 16 in my country? It is the age of consent, so...why not?
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Poets
Dear Friends. Top Story - March 2025.
Sorry if I seem sad today But my Facebook friends seem to be frowning too For my articles they seem not to be able to get through to
By Susan Payton2 years ago in Poets