social commentary

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

Patriotism is the new Racism
My white brothers and sisters, I'm so tired of this shit. This is a really big planet - and there's more than just white people in it.
By Joseph Wilson III5 years ago in Poets
Seclusion
Fragile poem of humans being Jogs me from my bed, Drowsy, hoarded loneliness And existential dread. Ironic that we prize so much Our efforts to connect, When shadows of a sidelong view Are all we can expect.
By Benjamin Kibbey5 years ago in Poets
The Tempest
A Tempest on the horizon. Heading our way. Invisible to the blind, unheard by the deaf, hidden by others.
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
Block Work
Dear Black men, You are special , you were created to be all that you dream of being. It is not your fault that the odds were stacked against you . It is not your fault that you can't see beyond your struggle for long enough to see and be able to chase your dreams. For as long as I have a voice I will use it . Someone has got to tell your story .
By Alexis Jasmin5 years ago in Poets
self
A darkness falls over yonder. A heart beats no longer. Trees sway, and the earth shakes as I lay awake. Funny how my mind thinks of recollections long gone.
By Mark lewis [bitwima]5 years ago in Poets
Miss Enigmatic
Miss Enigmatic Who am I? Have you ever been drawn to the girl that is sweet Who’s elusive and angelic, enigmatic in her seat
By Lisa Maria 5 years ago in Poets
The Spoils of War...
The spoils of war, Do you know what they are? I've seen them up close, Time and time before. Broken and battered,
By Midnight Blue5 years ago in Poets
Almost a year
Almost a year of the waves crashing, drowning and scratching. Bruising and breaking. The saltwater bringing tears during unexpected moments and for seemingly no reason but unable to stop, until the waves break...
By Heather Wride5 years ago in Poets
Gone Too Far
Most of my poems are at least sort of abstract but this one is pretty direct. Gone Too Far It drives me crazy It makes me sad
By Jason A5 years ago in Poets
The Oppressor
There he stood, looking tall and mighty, Everything about him screamed "perfect", From his shoes' exquisite polish, To the desirable wealth that his tie would reflect,
By Lynn H.5 years ago in Poets
A note to the girls who are drinking that dumb b- juice.
Listen up ya bunch of fucking idiots. I am you. From the future. STOP IT. Seriously, stop giving attention to guys that ignore you for days,
By Florence Susanne 5 years ago in Poets
Musing
A person lies dead not knowing the Lord They've never been told or even explored Our shame and our sin should not be ignored
By Michael W. Hurst5 years ago in Poets