social commentary

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

A Brewer's Craft
Behind the wooden bar and brass colored taps, you can find a bold and a passionate fellow, who knows quite a bit about this fascinating craft.
By Colleen Silk7 years ago in Poets
A Pain Not Mine
"I lay at night with my mentality in the mindset of something I cannot rid myself of in the moments where I need rest...Im struggling to come to terms with my humanity in this endless duel of what is right and what is wrong, the decision of where my life should be led.
By Jake Vargas7 years ago in Poets
Rotten Apple
"When whiteness and brownness collides" This is what you lecture To your students, To your colleagues, To your department,
By Carolina Machado7 years ago in Poets
Black Like Me
I fling my arms wide With a smile and a tear, Then feel a belonging That’s rare around here, Your hand holds mine But somehow I feel free,
By Alexis Dean Jr.7 years ago in Poets
We/Oui (pt. i)
You see...I’m scared of the future and for the next generation,cuz as society “progresses,” i see the fall of a nation.A nation that is the product of a million and one frustrations:economic disparity and failing public education.Political corruption, rising gun violence rates andmedical and mental patients without hopes of salvation.
By Jenna King7 years ago in Poets
Who Is My Neighbour?
I couldn't care less about where you're from I don't care what language you speak See If you have an accent Every day of the week
By Jonathan Costa7 years ago in Poets
Mixed Breed
Melting pots supposedly Mix differences into only one thing Humans are more complex than that Melting pot societies Breed multicultural entities
By Jonathan Costa7 years ago in Poets
Chronic
You know the feeling. You've felt it so many times before. The pain is part of your being leaving you beaten, bruised and sore.
By Teya Hooper7 years ago in Poets
Rusty Shoulders
Do you have the time? Climbing up to sigh Could you have known? Your ego’s not alone Not this time Many things are said
By Ryan McDonagh7 years ago in Poets
Question to Yogi SAS... Is There Anything Spiritual (In a Negative Way) About Consuming Alcohol?
Yogi SAS REPLY... okay, it's okay... it's all learning about what you like and do not like... it is all comparison... you are alive and scared you stepped out a little too far over the edge...
By Sally Ann Slight7 years ago in Poets
First Thoughts
Hi, I’m here to be judged Not putting it all out there Only the pieces time can age Which, pressure is added As time ages all
By Ryan McDonagh7 years ago in Poets
Verbal Diarrhea
It’s only for a bit of fun, So I hope you pardon my pun. I have a slight issue, you see, unfortunately involving my tongue.
By Isaac Challis7 years ago in Poets