social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
the cost of our reflections
If we don't look in the mirror, the less we all become clearer; our true selves are lost - our reflections the cost, and the price that we pay is much dearer.
Ward NorcuttPublished about a year ago in PoetsClear, baby blue skies.
Our Soul is the best friend we keep forgetting we have. It’s closer than our breath & older than death. It dreams like a mountain, laughs like a river, & communicates with us in the exuberantly mysterious style of the elements & the gods.
LUCID LAINYPublished about a year ago in PoetsHumans go round and round
Did you know that if just one human starts going round and round we all follow suit? Extraordinary creatures are we but repeating history seems to be an ongoing pursuit.
Lindsey AltomPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Black Swan...
"This side of wild. Watch the way she moves. Effortless. She’s not faking it. In my imagination. I’ve played out succumbing to my darker side. And yet, it was only in the end did I truly see. The black swan."
LUCID LAINYPublished about a year ago in PoetsFrom the Ashes
I once knew a pet bird named Felix Who had feathers of red, gold, and mix. He burned in a fire But she rose from the pyre
Michelle Truman | Prose and Puns | Noyath BooksPublished about a year ago in PoetsCongress
There was a sly man from D.C. He was a congressman, you see. He would get my goat when he sold his vote. It’s time he goes, don’t you agree?
Steve LancePublished about a year ago in PoetsDumb Blonde?
~ There once was a maiden with hair so fair, She went to college for science, yes–she did dare, Gasp how could that be? 'She can't be as smart as me,'
Heather HublerPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe 'Merican
In Vallarta he caused quite the scene: he wore a Trump hat from 2016! An Old Glory bikini just covered his weenie, the rest of him darkly obscene.
Ward NorcuttPublished about a year ago in PoetsWe the People
Millions of people on this Earth Many differences assigned a worth A passion for one Is a deterrent for some With the resulting acceptance of dearth
Dawn M. HallPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Absurdities of life
Being alive is a curious thing, A rollercoaster ride with ups and downs to bring. Sometimes it's a breeze, Other times it's a tease,
Soulful LivingPublished about a year ago in PoetsMakes No Sense
Life can be quite absurd, you see With things that don't quite make sense to me Like why we drive on a parkway But park on a driveway all day
#KristinaWritesPublished about a year ago in PoetsBarrel of Monkeys
One thousand miles per hour is the Earth's rotation, we use bigger numbers to manage global inflation! Monkeys with boners -
Zack GrahamPublished about a year ago in Poets