social commentary

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

I AM NOT BROKEN
Amalee Jordan age fourteen explores love and pain and looks at how they combine in the highs and lows of her life. These will give you a greater understanding of how her neuro processes engage with the world around her.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in Poets
The Magical Christmas Orchestra
The Colorful lights sparkled into the night, It was time for the Christmas concert to begin. Decorations surrounded the open grounds,
By Warren Brown4 years ago in Poets
She Was Pretty
She was prettier than the sun. She was paler than the moon. She was darker than the earth. She was cooler than the ice.
By Smita Sinha4 years ago in Poets
Taste of Tradition. Top Story - December 2021.
In another world, I’d be making tortilla española, aligot, tonkatsu for my grandfather so his taste buds could tiptoe through the gates of cultures unknown to him. Instead, I write a piece in analysis and remembrance of his life through a Venezuelan dish.
By Juan Lli Pedraza4 years ago in Poets
Meditation . Top Story - December 2021.
The meaning of life is not an absurdism. . It's not a number. . There is no rule, covenant, or stricture . which properly
By Poetry Landscapes4 years ago in Poets
The Monster
The presence is so constant it spent lifetimes invisible, A growing, thriving, thrashing demon, so very difficult to define by name.
By Michael Coffey4 years ago in Poets
Christmas Drinks
This is a series of short sonnets based on suggestions by Vocal friends in the Vocal Social Society. I will include a suitable video as well.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Poets
"Man-made Opposition"
Those who say I take too much for granted never live in His image In the moment naked.
By Jeffrey P Bailey4 years ago in Poets
Yipppeeeee-Ki-Yay, it’s Christmas Day
The day has finally come, The homes are decorated, The Christmas trees are filled with lights, The festivities are on and everything is bright,
By Warren Brown4 years ago in Poets
Dancing for Christmas
The snow is falling, The Christmas trees are sparkling, The fireplace is all glow, Who could ask for more? She was lost in Christmas,
By Warren Brown4 years ago in Poets
That Christmas Eve Feeling
The homes are decorated, The Christmas trees are lit, Even the family pet has a place to sit. The gifts are brightly packed,
By Warren Brown4 years ago in Poets
Success
Riddle out the breadcrumbs, off they go. These are the morsels that have fallen off into the grinding, shuffling like atoms, submerged at the feet of tables, locking time for stones. And all kinds, stones of multiplicity, gems or phones composed of the same nature, all appliances for maximally bound vehicles and the boldest properties.
By Jesse Chen4 years ago in Poets