social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
where there’s smoke, there’s fire
went out for a cig outside the window above Times Square traffic lights * 11 Jan. 2023 *** Thank you for reading!
Mescaline BrissetPublished about a year ago in Poetsearth deception
cold and dry scorched land nothin' else in winter air dead men walkin' near * 11 Jan. 2023 *** Thank you for reading!
Mescaline BrissetPublished about a year ago in Poetsa posteriori
hot under collar sweat drips down after workout water-fire mix * 11 Jan. 2023 *** Thank you for reading! If you liked this poem, you can add your Insights, Comment, leave a Heart, Tip, Pledge, or Subscribe. I will appreciate any support you have shown for my work.
Mescaline BrissetPublished about a year ago in PoetsSun Dwellers
We worshiped the light Staring at the sun Planning parties and parades With its rays The guests of honor- Not knowing that
Katrina ThornleyPublished about a year ago in PoetsTime For Change
Superiority is your downfall, your arrogance, Belittling those that support you for the best, Pushing them away, stripping them of respect,
Colleen MillsteedPublished about a year ago in PoetsMy City is Burning
As you watch from afar, you can see the smoke, emerging from flames raging on the city streets, it rises to the sky bellowing up thickly, tangibly, menacingly, blocking the light of the sun, casting down a harrowing shadow striking a quiver into the heart of those who witness it.
Faith
Spark, swirl, drip and dust, Stone and vapor, ember, gust, In God, should we trust?
Rachael MacDonaldPublished about a year ago in PoetsUndefeated
Sure, it's possible that many will live on, with hydroponic vegetable crops and SPF one million. But will they know about the bees?
Auntie LiciousPublished about a year ago in PoetsReciprocity
I want to feel my hands in the Earth Feeling deep joy as we work This life is not mine alone I can use it for the betterment of our home
Auntie LiciousPublished about a year ago in PoetsLegacy Everlasting
I am impressed by all the recent Top Stories that have added links, images, and flair to their work. I think anything that allows the reader to frame your work in the way you intend is important. Although I have no flash to provide, here is a simple explanation to my recent submission to the haiku challenge about elements that provides my own context.
Jeffrey SparksPublished about a year ago in PoetsElements Of Nature
Earth, Water, Air, Fire- elements of nature reign supreme forever
Kylecovey SmithPublished about a year ago in PoetsElements 4Ever
Fire This fire burns bright. We thrive in heat and sunlight. Burning inferno. Earth Where everything roams.
Kylecovey SmithPublished about a year ago in Poets