social commentary

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

The Woman In The Wall
The woman in the wall called for help She reached her hands out to grasp for touch She watched as life continued without her
By Kayla Jefferson4 years ago in Poets
Wishing on a Star
Wishing On A Star Wishing for peace on earth so we all can live together in peace and harmony. Wishing on a star Wishing for unity as a country of people believing we are all equal and support our freedom for all. Remembering those who fought for freedom and died for justice.
By Kevin Wesley Goodson4 years ago in Poets
Just be You: Celebrating Bisexuality Day
Bisexuality, Not just Liking both Boys And Girls. While It is true; That Bi equals two, In linguistics
By Ben Ray 4 years ago in Poets
"Existence is pain!" and Other Lies I've Told Myself - Mija Richardson
Is communication the key to healthy human socialisation? Or is it simply an excuse used for one person's poor effort? Sometimes I crave normal knowing, the subtle yet sweet reassurance. Will it ever come? I hope. It will, I think. I know it will, possibly. When I think it will it does violently, winding its way into my heart and clamping like the wonderful release of anger. The pure yet tarnished message is all one needs to know one knows.
By Mija Richardson4 years ago in Poets
"Existence is pain!" and Other Lies I've Told Myself - Mija Richardson
glass, my heart. open and see-through. there isn't a lot to hide, you see. vulnerability at it's finest. chip. blinking and it's changing. chip. tears become something non existent. chip. hard now, not fluid. harder, pouring rock. crack. true individual thinking. crack. chip. falling? failing. crack. fractures, oh how the truth shows itself. fragile.
By Mija Richardson4 years ago in Poets
Identity: Servant’s Heart
Identity Personal, collective when I think I want them to see The needs that the city needs As a human race, We cannot neglect our deficient families
By Dalton “Statz” Cline4 years ago in Poets
"Existence is pain!" and Other Lies I've Told - Mija Richardson
There will always be a feeling, a tingle. Right at the back of my mind. Sitting waiting patiently. Perhaps it's always there, waiting for some opportunity to come up where it asks questions, demands answers. It’s furious. Raging. Keeping calm can be hard, it’s happened before. It’s happened before. It’s happened before. My heart was broken when I was young, several times. I came back though, and grew. I’m halfway there now. Faced my demons, or still living with them whilst they sit and have coffee in the depths of my mind. Suspicion.
By Mija Richardson4 years ago in Poets
A Hopeful Place
HOME. Short and sweet. Complexity captured by simplicity. 4 letters take on over a billion forms, For no two answers will be the same-
By Anabeth Conatts4 years ago in Poets
Wanderlust
I happily stress myself out trying to cram half my entire life into a suitcase after midnight. Who cares if I have to be awake in two hours to catch a flight?
By Sariyah 4 years ago in Poets
Home Arrest
Every time I have been there The walls were empty, the fridge was full Even if my parents Had a separate one So why on earth
By Moon Desert4 years ago in Poets
Get Back To Where You Once Belonged
Beyond the fall of Saigon, my parents found refuge somewhere foreign Their escape and their union bore me and gave me a home
By Vi Nguyen4 years ago in Poets
On The Border Of Two Worlds
I didn’t know that while learning a new language I will forget how to use my mother tongue But it’s not about communication
By Moon Desert4 years ago in Poets