social commentary

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

Misunderstood
Hanging lifeless from a tree. I smile at the world I see. For all that they have come to be and finally setting me free.
By Eddie Priest6 years ago in Poets
Where Truth Lies
patterns become cracks and cracks become divided and what remains is broken many faces you never see many faces I am but you’ll never see
By Miss Davis6 years ago in Poets
{ Consider }🧐
- Is it you or me? Hmm... 💭🧬👤👑 - Seeing, —in my eyes 👀 — - Only selective few, neglectfully considers. 🧐🤨 - Consistently, {with no regards}, asks; the questioning why’s?❓
By Devin Head6 years ago in Poets
Don’t overlook a smile
we live in a society where it’s better to knock someone down than to bring them up. We are taught and influenced by media to compete with those around you.
By Bobbie G6 years ago in Poets
Its better not to know
Ignorance is bliss, there couldn't be a truer truth, Had I not known the comforts of modern living, the village existence I face now surely wouldn't be so hard,
By RastaFarai6 years ago in Poets
Robot Jaws
I don’t trust robots because I know that robots can do a lot, but I know that one day robots will make us lose the plot.
By Daisy Andrews6 years ago in Poets
Movement
Nobody saw the hand inside It was frail and weak It held on to the chair Moving through the lounge The wall it’s support inch by inch
By Liz Oliver6 years ago in Poets
Magic carpet ride
Carpet Ride Flying high upon a magic carpet ride, enforced with only few to the availability, a pass Taking in the whole attraction wishing, for the flight holding hands to ready the anticipation comes to alas
By Ronnie Simon6 years ago in Poets
Only In Minnesota❤️
L.❤️ ets start our story, O.❤️ f a state thats called “the land of ten thousand lakes, V.❤️ery true indeed yet there’s much more to say,
By Bobbie Jo6 years ago in Poets
Whilst Australia Burns. Top Story - December 2019.
Water bombing aircraft Assisting fire fighters below. Seemingly have little impact As the fires continue to grow What is the cause of this devastation? Reasons may vary, Cyclical weather patterns, Or of climate change to be wary.
By Ian McKenzie6 years ago in Poets
Truth in Building
I. There was a moment Captured in still frame That hangs like a tapestry On the interior wall Of my self-created room-
By Katrina Thornley6 years ago in Poets
the pledge
1. i pledge allegiance to the flag, because i have to, or they’ll put me on a list. to all this country is and ever was
By pj bradley6 years ago in Poets