social commentary

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

Wolf-Girl
Long before I became acquainted with all the songs a razor can sing back when I was just a girl curled up in the craw of
By Chloe Crawford La Vada5 years ago in Poets
In This Game
Put to rest, in the everlife Our complete difference We need to stand together In order to fight the enemy My passion is for the brotherhood
By Dalton “Statz” Cline5 years ago in Poets
Rainbow lives
Red, Is wat I feel when someone tells me I’m Going to hell To them, I really want to tell, Who do you think He likes best?
By Salina5 years ago in Poets
Free and Fearless
As it all turns out, to be in love, or to be yourself, IS brave and stunning, no matter how much mumsnet mocks you for it.
By Jennifer Juan5 years ago in Poets
Stop Asian Hate
3:33 in the morning Another restless night Mindless Scrolling through my head This marching voice STOP ASIAN HATE! STOP ASIAN HATE!
By Anto Chan 5 years ago in Poets
Purple is the awareness color of Fibromyalgia and Functional Neurological disorder.
After years of hell and hundreds of tests, I said to both of the doctors ,..."ok that is diagnosis , so how do i fix it?" They both said there is no cure . I said "NO! I cant be stuck with this for life!" They said im afraid you are.
By Donna Bolch5 years ago in Poets
What are the Colors of Love?
It's been over a year since the virus descended upon us with a vengeance everything's changed offices closed, businesses shuttered, campuses empty
By Suresh U. Kumar5 years ago in Poets
In The City
i look at the dried rain drops now with a faded gray appearance as the subway train pops the sun shines upon them together acting with full coherence
By 5 years ago in Poets
The Gray
I am white I am right Wait You already have the wrong idea . I am the protagonist I go first Not the face, not the race, more like chess
By Jamie Bonsall5 years ago in Poets
I Will Always Be The Color of My Skin
Color runs through my veins deep red, then blue Color shows in the mirror Sepia or caramel will do Color shows in my brush
By Ramona Scott5 years ago in Poets
POLICE OFFICERS
In this time of pandemic the need for essential workers is in a higher demand. Police officers are very important among this group. They are the ones answering the calls as peacemakers and to keep the crime rate to the lowest level possible, so they deserve to be recognized and highly compensated for their work.
By Olive5 years ago in Poets
True Colors
Stardust is just another word for Color. Do I truly exist without it? Eyes without color are empty gazes, blocking me from the soul—
By Jaelan McCoud5 years ago in Poets