social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Good-bye to Yesterday
As the shadow creeps and recedes, Leaving just imperfect recollections, Time is consumed by veiled reflections, Despite forward being the only way it leads.
Lilly CooperPublished 4 months ago in PoetsI will never forget that Saturday…
I will never forget that Saturday when I heard the news that you’re gone it took a lot of winding roads yet too many fates remained unturned;
Mescaline BrissetPublished 4 months ago in PoetsSub-Zero Masquerade
Burn through the oceans and drown in the flame; Dance on the edge of insincerity while swallowing the blame. She kisses the world with tenderness and it uses her for her beauty.
Jollyoddbod PoetryPublished 4 months ago in Poetseverybody hates me...
when you sit comfortably numb in a chair I sway, trying to keep my balance instead it’s not the physical ailments that hold me down
Mescaline BrissetPublished 4 months ago in PoetsWater
Water conforms to the vessel Contracted It expands to fill every crevice It opens itself to the vessel Over time They wear into each other
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsFar Away
Sometimes you have to leave right away So the house gets left in disarray You do you’re best to repair it on the fly As you try to keep the wings level
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in Poets- Top Story - December 2023
the night
the moon shines too bright tonight I know where you might be where they draw the blinds and midnight oil burns incessantly until the last dawn
Mescaline BrissetPublished 4 months ago in Poets Is Love an Organ?
Is Love an Organ? Why do we ascribe love to the heart? The organ with four valves and the equal amount of chambers? A strong yet fragile thing
If Only
If I were rich…I would buy the world a farm to feed itself. And if I could fly, I’d take every child to the moon to feel the stars in their hearts.
Celia in UnderlandPublished 4 months ago in PoetsDistractions from Yourself
Quick note: I’m trying to clear out my WIP 🚧. It’s getting too chaotic. So am unloading some garbage, I mean stuff I was not big on. I didn’t really like this distraction entry as it felt too negative, while it has a message, um.. I definitely don’t recommend destitution! 😅 I also don’t think my words for each letter REALLY match the theme. Enjoy, or not. I don’t care!
a better man
unfounded us therein, swimming any deeper lurking insecrutiny denial doesn't care the judge scorminishes, 'ignorance is no defense,'
⸘jason alan‽Published 4 months ago in Poetsstool pigeon
tossed-up between two impossibilities I threw in the towel when it’s all so unpredictable and there is no way to go
Mescaline BrissetPublished 4 months ago in Poets