social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Self Preservation
Every time I get hurt, I fold into myself. I bookmark the occasion and set myself reminders, as someone does when they hike a trail they have never ventured. Breadcrumbs, they prevent me from repeating the same mistake or same behavior twice. I will know next time.
By Dakota Love Dangler3 years ago in Poets
In This Town: Feminism 'Gets Old'
In this town, Feminism gets old. She used to be a young woman. Full of life and hopes and dreams. She used to be loved by all women and respected by men, even if sometimes called, "Hey, Eccentric!". But now she is old and bent with gray hair and dreams spent. She lives alone in a secluded mansion, and nobody understands why she hasn't a spouse. But nobody knows that this town is where she has her roots. In this town, she danced to new tunes and walked under full moons.
By Riah the Writer3 years ago in Poets
