social commentary

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

the revolution is a wheel
imagine a wheel an old time wagon wheel with spokes a fancy 1920's slung back convertible your favorite bike with the playing cards
By susan marie loehe6 years ago in Poets
Overcoming Apathy In The Middle East
Heaven's gate has no open door Hell hath no fury but a survivor unknown The devil's got your back like a desert land's mirage
By Rachel M.6 years ago in Poets
A little life
My world is smaller than it was yesterday. A small puddle, a drop in the ocean I once swam in. My new world, It is strange and unfamiliar, I can cup it in both hands.
By Heidi Gowthorpe6 years ago in Poets
Apathy
"Apathy" I am standing in the darkness now. The most comfort in my life comes from this quiet solitude. I have done all that I can.
By Kat King6 years ago in Poets
The Void
The Void Katharyn R. King Listen to the sirens, hear the voices screaming, Souls are soaring through the air and on a river streaming...
By Kat King6 years ago in Poets
Silence
Silence. It's what I crave. I thought silence would come with isolation, but it doesn't. Not in the city. Not in this time.
By Kristi Jacobsen6 years ago in Poets
Exceptions to covid 19 lockdown
Focus on things that are not locked down Everything is not locked down. Sunrise is not on lock down. The oxygen is not on lock down
By nwagbo john6 years ago in Poets
WAVING FLAG
WAVING FLAG 5G, Covid-19, Internet of Things... An author cannot be taken aback What he wrote years back. He's the author and finisher
By Otatane-oso Andrew aka 2'WYTH #gbeduPoet6 years ago in Poets
Is silence complicity
Dear America We are incandescent with rage We are tired We have lost hope We no longer believe We are denied liberty
By Valentina Aiello6 years ago in Poets
Osama Bin Laden
The 17th child of 52 children Raised from a wealthy family When he became older His life became about strategy He planned terror attacks
By Janelle barker6 years ago in Poets
A Call to Action
A Call to Action People of the Common Race It is time to surrender Give in to your inner strengths Let go of your fear and control
By Charlemagne Sosa6 years ago in Poets
Suspended Time
Embodied. Trapped. Bulimic. For what is a girl if not trimmed, cut and pressed? A golden coastline decorated with newspaper clippings of Queensland best artisanal cafes and fresh seafood displays have proven the lush environment of the “Instagramable” era. With torsos sculpted from the latest fat loss trends and a Marilyn Monroe lip to match – a wildly eye opening world for a self-conscious, plump girl.
By Kim Bennett6 years ago in Poets