social commentary

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

Our Dance
Our rhythm altered A new beat Set to a melody We had hummed For long- A tune we knew By heart and ear, Picked up one day
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Poets
What is Thanksgiving?
What is Thanksgiving? T is for thanks. H is for home. A is for American. N is for nurturing. K is for knowing what's important.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Poets
A White Poppy
I am not sure what made me write this, It came to me as I was out walking. I have missed Remembrance Sunday but it seems the world is constantly at war. Imagine what could be done if the resources ploughed into destruction were put into building and eradicating hunger and poverty.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Into the Darkness
The tracks Were outlined Clear in form, Guardrails designed To keep motion forward- Weaving in and out Of center point-
By Katrina Thornley3 years ago in Poets
A Mean and Jealous Sort
Apollo, your cockiness has doomed you to chase a girl who always runs away. Cupid saw to that when he shot you with an arrow of love and her with one full of hate.
By Ray Barr3 years ago in Poets
Twitter, Musk, and Trump. Top Story - November 2022.
I was inspired by the High-Ku challenge to write about one of the most important developments in the social media world, i.e. Musk's takeover of Twitter and his desperate attempts to attract more eyeballs to the platform and stop exodus of advertisers and reputable news organizations. So here are my haiku verses on Twitter's demise and impending death:
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Poets
The Numbers Game
I was eleven years old with pasta on my plate, And I arranged each buttered piece in rows of eight, Lining up each edge using the side of my fork,
By sophie may wang3 years ago in Poets
Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems. Top Story - November 2022.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s not all gravy. Here is a sampling of the many moods it inspires.
By Denise Shelton3 years ago in Poets
Addiction Recovery - Don't Give Up!
You are still healing, moving forward, and growing, Yes, little one, when you have a goal, and you ‘were doing so well’, and then,
By Natasha Harrison3 years ago in Poets
Golden Memories
Mornings, glorious mornings after the perfection of the night, Conversations, no small talk, deep and meaningful full of knowledge,
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Poets
An Apology
We are not where you think you are We are not where I led you to believe I know I covered your eyes, I know I whispered into your ear
By Sara Wynn3 years ago in Poets
Right Now
And I was grasped by the idea that right now will not always be, The things we think have meaning may be meaningless shortly.
By Basya Penn3 years ago in Poets