social commentary

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

Covid-19
In times of fear and doubt Twilight is the color throughout Light extinguished by the unknown Shadows seem to have overgrown
By Josh Mallernee5 years ago in Poets
Mind's Eye
In my mind’s eye, I am beautiful. Do you see me? Dark bags, crags, wrinkles, Erased by my vanity and ego. I see scars, twisted into triumphs as my
By Aaron Steele5 years ago in Poets
We’re Never Going to Inhabit Mars.
We’re never going to Mars, So get your head out of the stars. Get the stars out of your eyes. Hear the cries, Radiation, everyone dies.
By L5 years ago in Poets
Rule the World
The media A free voice But more like a sheep, in wolfs clothing Twist the truth, and laying gold for lies Like a preacher
By Brynmawr "miniman" Jackson-Hyatt5 years ago in Poets
The Machine
Slowly With purpose I push against the machine........we’ve become. This society of machines that feeds the wants
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
The Mystery of Bitcoin
Many claim to be me, Yet no one knows my name. Many claim that we’re a team, And wish to solve this game. Satoshi Nakamoto is my identity,
By Matilda Holroyd5 years ago in Poets
might we be lost already?
What goes up must come down. But when? It’s only a matter of time. Our culture chose evil. All of the false trickery of our body with
By Laurel Kubecki5 years ago in Poets
Mental Concepts: Where Do They Get This Stuff?
I often wonder what gives people these concepts that they have in their minds. I mean, we all have beliefs and all but sometimes, people just have no clarity in what they think. We all know the sky is blue but that’s not what I mean. Think before you speak is something I really wish people would do instead of blurting out the first thing that comes to mind, but of course, we all know that won’t happen.
By Nerissha Hunt5 years ago in Poets
Black Holes
Black holes - so strong, so much power Nothing in space can escape it No gravity, no light Caused by the death
By Elle P. Brown5 years ago in Poets
I Stood
In March I stood in awe of selfless healthcare workers Without the tools to do their jobs who pressed on. In April I stood in front of my kitchen baking and cooking
By Elissa Werve5 years ago in Poets
Dear Current Occupant
Dear Current Occupant, When you were elected, my daughters cried, and I told them their dad would be safe, but you made a liar out of me, just like you
By N. Thomas5 years ago in Poets
Futures
Standing Waiting on a train, I didn’t know it then, couldn’t have comprehended the importance of it. Or possibly the lack of significance either.
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets