social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Lost
I have lot of things, Until, I lost everything. I won’t forget them…
Meghan LeVaughnPublished 4 months ago in PoetsMy Acrostic Poem
My heart has always been so strong, loved, and worthy.. Everyday, no matter what it is, each emotion I have were—- Gone very intensely. I don’t know why? I don’t know—-
Meghan LeVaughnPublished 4 months ago in PoetsGolden girl's secret
One of my goals for this year is to publish some pieces that I either started or written a while ago, be it I felt it couldn't fit anywhere, I wasn't in the right mindset, or some other reason. But this is a new year, new me. Let's push even further past my comfort zone.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 4 months ago in PoetsYou-5
I just want to love you But you’re not here I don’t want to be above you Nor below I can see the hole in your soul Can you see mine
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsThe trees are gone.
I remember so little of my youth. I remember trees. People had lawns, driveways, and those weird patches of grass just after the sidewalk.
Matt LadouceurPublished 4 months ago in PoetsMove On
From every display of ugly contempt From a symphony of snickered insults From an arcade of rolling eyes, attempt Alchemically to harvest sweet results
D. J. ReddallPublished 4 months ago in Poets"DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM, & EQUALITY FOR ALL"
The song "Democracy is Coming to the USA" by the late Leonard Cohen is approriate for this New Year 2024. I woke up with the song in my head as I crawled out of bed this morning.
Vicki Lawana TrusselliPublished 4 months ago in PoetsPhenomena
Listen to the strange harmonica Of this world’s phenomena Feel the shattering feeling of unease As The Scattering tingles all around you
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsBlack Box
No one listens They just talk That’s why I like my black box They only listen for something to use To abuse you with That’s why I like my black box
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsAgain
For this newer year I have more things that I need though only one waves ----- again from before when we were together, both
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 4 months ago in PoetsNot All Men
Its not all men, I truly belive that, But when do we not have to pretend, that the man that has his eyes glued on us at a bar,
Rilee AreyPublished 4 months ago in Poets- Top Story - January 2024
Plot Armor
I just heard Dave Chappelle telling a tale that made the difference between dreamer and dream Perfectly clear, for he invited his listeners to recognize that, simultaneously, each of us is the author, narrator and protagonist of one story
D. J. ReddallPublished 4 months ago in Poets