social commentary

There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.

My gender reveal party
Bought a blue blanket Tech said, “That’s her labia” And then I went home.
By Ashley Herzog3 years ago in Poets
Person First Language
a front row booking accessible parking space marginal breadcrumbs
By Jeffrey Sparks3 years ago in Poets
Disposition "Gang-Related"
thin line in flag draws questions of a crip, craving the unexposed blood
By T. Lydia McKinney3 years ago in Poets
Thin Blue Line
There’s a thin blue line Between the law and the crimes Where the cop badge shines.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Poets
Cobalt Walls
Cobalt walls hold tight Year three of thirty to life Fifteen if I’m good
By Bryan Buffkin3 years ago in Poets
When you forget Christmas is this month and keep saying next Christmas
Christmas is on the horizon. This month, in fact. For whatever the reason, I do not know. I keep saying next Christmas. But I really mean Christmas of 2o22.
By Miranda Monahan3 years ago in Poets
Radio USA
Radio USA. Gorgeous cliffs and peaceful bovine of no hope news California. All despair and sunshine, talk and talk with no answers except hope harder goes spitting and hissing into Nevada swingin' pop and silence, a torrential downfall of rain through the night.
By Cam Salvatore3 years ago in Poets
Tar is the New Blood
Planting iron seeds (Crabs are using cola cans) Humanity thrives
By Matthew Daniels3 years ago in Poets
The morning after
Blue bruise on my knee You stand for fun, adventure And too much to drink
By Dee Simone3 years ago in Poets
Blues Festival
A sweet melody Pale Graded by Attitudes When I got the Blues 🎼🎷🎵🎸 🎶...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
Blue Image on a Screen
My prurient tastes , Lurid, stirring arousal, Cannot be denied.
By TM Skilton3 years ago in Poets
Pink Instead
My son has blue socks; I thought I saw them Tuesday. His sister's will do.
By Brynne Nelson3 years ago in Poets