social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Disconnected
Author's Note: The following poem was inspired by an assignment from one of my University Professors. The idea that we need some man with a doctorate to tell us how and why to show our humanity has left a sour taste in my mouth - not because of the professor who assigned it, nor the man who speaks the words. But frustrations with humanity in general, when we need a reminder to simply show we are human.
By Lena Beana4 years ago in Poets
Drama hood
I feel like shaking my head and given up changing the road this ones to tough. I try and try to do my best but always a failure at every quest. I try to do good but bad always spoke. nothing ever seems to be good enough for these folks. See I’m talking about my neighborhood And the truth of how it is they Like to strow gossip so let me tell you about their biz. Neighbor number one let me tell you her me and she can keep cause no one is trying to be with him or sleep. her daughter to drag one is all you will hear she talks a big game but behind it is fear these two are steadily going to get these two hands and trust me it’s coming when shit hits the fan. My other neighbor let me tell you is kaniving as can be she always seems to have something up their sleeve. A con artist they may call her a thief would be my word but if u call her out she will say “what how absurd” The one in the back have troubles of there own but they’ll watch what you’re doing and let it be known just to keep their names clear an for nothing be blamed but a deep look in and it’s their selves causing the shame. my family isn’t perfect just normal to me But there batting 100 if my neighbors u seen.
By Mindy allen4 years ago in Poets
