social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Simplest Explanation
Despite everything, there could have been reasons....
P.A.Vinura JayasankaPublished 8 days ago in Poets- Top Story - April 2024
Futility
I am an unwilling spectator, Eyes magnetised to the crucible Unable to withdraw. I watch as you rant and rage,
Obsidian WordsPublished 8 days ago in Poets - Top Story - April 2024
Men like us
Men like us trudge in mud under Russian fire while callow others load the missiles. [-] Men like us, those poor we hate
Nowaday
What is this happening ? ' Nowadays ' People are seeing and hearing the truth on mobile. I'm trying to talk to people ' Nowadays '
Don’t call us dead
Standing behind the wall, forbidden to look tall, To be the dainty taste for a man’s unsatiated hunger, The tale of a woman’s right to emancipation has seen it all.
Hridya SharmaPublished 9 days ago in PoetsThe Eclipse of Life
Every human Connected across time and space Leaving impressions on each other In minor yet immeasurable ways. Persistent to show life's beauty and purpose
Sady BaynePublished 9 days ago in PoetsPain
Pain What is pain? Pain is only feeling the rain On a sunny day Pain is being alone in a crowded room Pain is not having them around
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 days ago in PoetsThe Voice
Inspiration can come from anywhere But the voice always comes Sometimes it’s a roar Sometimes it’s a hum Sometimes it comes when I’m too busy with life to write
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 days ago in PoetsIn One Minute
Before I met you. I was a red flower, blooming and dancing in the sun, I was always happy and having fun; I had hopes, dreams and I enjoyed living,
Carol TownendPublished 9 days ago in PoetsMy Depression is the Moon
Every day you revolve around me, attempting to plummet me in complete darkness. Before, I let you suffocate me to the point, that my
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 9 days ago in PoetsShadowed Sun, Sheltered Shame
embers extinguished elegantly concealed, cosmic circuitry liminal, lumination lacking intensive, introspective intermission
Paul StewartPublished 9 days ago in PoetsAwake?
Awake . . from your sleep . . time to dream is over you are out of luck . hold tight . . your no leaf clover .
Paul StewartPublished 9 days ago in Poets