social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Moment of stillness
A moment’s stillness Livid countenance descend All eyes turn to you ~ Sunset Margate harbour arm. Photo: RGT ~ Some may think the subject unoriginal, but I photographed this sunset with a particular purpose in mind. I wanted to capture the feel of the sudden hush that descended over the crowd in the busy bar where I sat overlooking Margate harbour.
By Raymond G Taylor3 months ago in Poets
What Is It They Always Say?. Winner in Say It Again Challenge.
What is it they always say? A stitch in time saves nine? When we buy fast fashion cheaper than cotton? What is it they always say? A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush? If the birds are busy why would I stick my hand in there? What is it they always say? The needs of many outweigh the needs of one? Is that why we call war The greater good? What is it they always say? No man is an island? Then why do we isolate and victimise? What is it they always say? Curiosity killed the cat? Funny how it never seems to kill ignorance. What is it they always say? Sticks and stones may break my bones? But why do words linger longer than the broken bones? What is it they always say? I don't intend to offend? Then punch down with all your weight What is it they always say? It's just a joke? Then why does the laughter cut like a bread knife? What is it they always say? I'm not racist, but? Funny how that but remembers what the rest forgot What is it they always say? I believe in equality? Just not your equality What is it they always say? Respect your elders? Is that why we mistake age for wisdom? What is it they always say? Always look for a policeman? Unless no-one believes you anyway What is it they always say? Stranger danger, stranger danger When the relative or family friend is having their wicked way with the innocent? What is it they always say? Blood is thicker than water? Is that why it hurts more when family turns against you? What is it they always say? Boys don't cry? Is that why I am standing on the top of a bridge?
By Paul Stewart3 months ago in Poets
