social commentary

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

Corporate Rat
I am the rat in the corporate machine. Fear drives my motivation. I run in this wheel until I am out of breathe, then I run a little more until I collapse with exhaustion.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Poets
Pan That Palette
We are taught as children to always want the next best thing. Radio ads and Television tell us all the things we want to buy and that we need these items to fit in with society.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Poets
Manically Yours
I am stuck in a race against time. I am the rabbit with the pocket watch moving as fast as I can from place to place. My list of errands is never-ending.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Poets
Fall in Love with Math
‘If I knew, I wouldn’t tell you’ is the Mantra of the money maker that has The knowledge of the markets. He or she Can distinguish the real deal from the jazz.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Poets
Ruby, Sapphire, and Pearl
She is an illegal immigrant but Is not contagious or a criminal. The ill treatment that she faces is what Is ugly for an individual.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Poets
Planet of Jenga
I was born on a rock in space filled with people who don’t seem to understand each other. No! We just eat each other, leach each other, and beat each other. But hey, that’s human way.
By Sam Stoddard7 years ago in Poets
October 6, 2018
Society itself, and a majority of reactions to the political things I post on social media, is leaving me to feel that men would like me better if I kept my opinions to myself, and was nicer about my disagreements. That is an excellent idea, and I wish I didn't feel the need to be as outspoken as I am. Something needs to be done, something needs to be done now. My country broke my heart today.
By Nikki Nevé7 years ago in Poets
Look
Look. Look around. See the people, the adults, the elderly in the busy streets rushing, pushing, barging past blocking people in their paths.
By Mei7 years ago in Poets
Blurred Eutopia
Interrupted happiness Two against one Forgotten feelings Escaping air Limited breath Give me a reason to breathe Disrupted eutopia
By Skylar Rella7 years ago in Poets
Further War Does Not Create Peace!
We have seen too much death we have seen mass destruction, and we allowed it to continue through political construction. The fire in our soul that knows it all wrong, thrown into doubt for the tales they tell strong.
By Mike Whaley7 years ago in Poets
To What End?
To what end, Do the bullets pierce; The unsuspecting, The innocent hearts, Blood upon the temple walls. To what end,
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Poets
A Hate Crime Is an Anti-Concept
Rounds are like anti-thoughts flying through space Ripping out of firearms from the evil. When first responders seek to take the place
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Poets