social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
History Of The Queen
Deserted lies the city, Once full of people Like a widow Who was great amongst the nations She was a queen Now a slave Bitterly at night Tears on her cheek Lovers, no one there to comfort her All friends betrayed All have become enemies After affliction and harsh labor She has gone into exile Dwelling amongst the nations Finding no resting place All who have pursued her Have overtaken her Midst her distress Roads mourn; as no one comes to her festivals Her gateways‐-desolate Elders groan As well as the young grieve In bitter anguish Foes become masters Making enemies at ease Up high; there is grief Because of many wrongdoings
By Dalton “Statz” Cline4 years ago in Poets
