social commentary

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

I Say the Words I Wish to Hear
I say the words I wish to hear, Expecting the world to echo them clear, In every action, in every breath, A reflection of what my heart begets.
By Adarsh Kumar Singh2 years ago in Poets
By Any Other Name
You can ban the word But a felon By any other name Still smells of musk. —————- Fact: the rumor of an actual presidential decree that the word ‘felon’ is banned is a LIE.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Love this Country. Content Warning.
The history of our land has not always been grand Since Christopher Columbus wrecked the land Then called it’s natives, outside of their name
By Cadma2 years ago in Poets
Love in the time of Trump
Divided dinner tables, unanswered calls, muted social media feeds, deleted texts from all
By G. A. Botero2 years ago in Poets
John Milton's Heaven Misplaced
Book I & II: Satan's Disobedience and Commotion The sonnet opens in medias res, after Satan and his revolt blessed messengers have been cast out of Paradise taking after their fizzled resistance against God. They discover themselves in Hell, a destroy and searing put where they rally beneath Satan's administration. Milton portrays Satan as a effective, charismatic figure, full of resistance and desire. His popular statement, “Better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven,” captures his pride and assurance.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets
William Shakespeare: The Ace of Pieces and Lovely Dramatization
Shakespeare's Pieces: A Consider in Cherish, Time, and Mortality Shakespeare composed 154 pieces, which were distributed in 1609. These pieces cover a wide run of subjects, counting cherish, excellence, time, and mortality. Not at all like his plays, which were composed essentially for execution, Shakespeare's pieces serve as profoundly individual reflections on the human involvement. His pieces take after the conventional structure of 14 lines, composed in rhyming pentameter with the rhyme plot ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets
Political Fourteen?
You don't think it is? Mid-month meltdowns over love... Political? Yes! * Thank you for reading! If you liked this, you can add your Insights, Comment, leave a Heart, Tip, Pledge, or Subscribe. I will appreciate any support you have shown for my work.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Poets
A Difficult Love Poem
There once was a day just for love, yet he couldn't stand the above. He saw Cupid on a bridge, stepped to the edge, And gave that fat boy a shove!
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Poets
love for life
steering clear from marasmus avoiding accidents of all sorts keeping a tight grip on the core of things positive thoughts in charge
By Sun Bee2 years ago in Poets
Spreading Love
Another day, hardly different than another, Only titled, and selling ides of profession and gesture. However, cynic or not,
By Sady Bayne 2 years ago in Poets
FOXY
I am cool, cautious, swift and can spring into a jump then leap and kill I am FOX Nothing NEW about me Don't taunt me nor dismiss my fierce desire to devour when I need to
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Poets
Margaret Atwood: A Poetic Visionary
Early Life and Introduction to Poetry Born in 1939 in Ottawa, Canada, Atwood developed a love for literature from an early age. She began writing poetry in high school and pursued English literature at the University of Toronto. Her early works, including Double Persephone (1961), set the stage for a poetic career that would span decades. Even as her prose works gained international acclaim, poetry remained a vital part of her artistic expression.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets