social commentary

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

Janitorial Duties
My favorite shade of red is the one I see most frequently It’s the one I see when I’m to sweep up the confetti It pulsates with a vibrant burgundy hue
By Jean-Emmanuel4 years ago in Poets
A Much Anticipated Adventure
Today, I’m heading for an adventure One in where I don’t leave my home, I’m so excited to meet the new people The cities, countries where they roam.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Poets
Among the Throng
You want to know my place in seven billion? You can’t. It’s mine. The only thing that ever truly is Mine. That’s not meant to sound so bitter.
By Joseph Brennan4 years ago in Poets
"Dancing amongst Blindness"
"Dancing amongst Blindness" Let me give you a little word from the wise, egotistical little guys like yourself, I despise. “Do you have a business card?”, you’re a retard, hollow brain and I’m insane yet calling the same name. Hell no I don’t, and won’t, lord be my witness, as I don’t live first thinking about business.
By Tyson Mendenhall4 years ago in Poets
Killer Dyke. Runner-Up in After the Parade Challenge.
tonight I shaved my bush off for no reason other than to have one singular thing in my life that feels smooth and to create the illusion
By Jen Parkhill “JP”4 years ago in Poets
Paper Tigers
“we” pull hard to push forward, Ere our ways. You are here; not where you want to be. Grand Illusion. * These cavernous chasms;
By Modest Nomad4 years ago in Poets
Recovered Identity
Weeping on the front steps I knew that she was gone. My tears flowed freely Shattering like glass Fragments spewed across the lawn
By A.M. Harte4 years ago in Poets
A World of Haikus
Write a poem reflecting on the world and your place in it. What happens after the parade? Year Two Thousand Gone! Parade Speculation Over Money Still In Bank
By Tiffany Wormack4 years ago in Poets
Beyond Perimeters . Runner-Up in After the Parade Challenge.
New owners appraise the land upon which garden parties, book clubs, receptions will soon be staged.
By Denise Davis4 years ago in Poets
Raining Cats and Dogs
"I like cats and dogs." Of course, they would say that. Pick a side! You know where you stand with dog people, and with cat people... you don't.
By Caroline Jane4 years ago in Poets
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: He asks me my name, but he calls me beautiful, because, it is what i am. Ha! I laugh, “So if you met a dragon,
By Veronica A Agers4 years ago in Poets
Forever
It was over Before it even started I told you don't chase me Why did you chase me You blew me away I decided a while ago
By NoturMami 4 years ago in Poets