social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Today's Sheep
They come in masses like flies to molasses the government for taxes. In the dark. Some wait and once you've noticed them it's already too late. We are their prey, with laws and rules blindly making up obey. Anyone who stands upgets pushed away, left outside this so-called humanity like a stray. While they sculpted our minds like clay, innocents life get slay those in office celebrate by shouting hooray.
By ElRey Niffen8 years ago in Poets
Clouded Minds
Shuffle, Hold, Imagine the deck. The cards you draw, you must play with next. "You play the hand your dealt" they say... But in a real game of cards, you can cheat your way but according to real life it's not ok. But then again you never draw a card with a prince. Just kings, queens, and jacks. That's what this world lacks. No, not kings ,and queens, and royalty. Just a bit of modesty, loyalty, and imagination you can really see. With technology comes a clouded mind. Children can't even imagine life outside. Me included. This world has become so deluted. No real sugar, just hugh fructose corn syrup. Depression has become societies disease; and it's the only thing I feel, is living inside me. We're numb. Living in a world with mixed emotions, yet powerful guns.
By Eric Hatcher8 years ago in Poets
The Crimson Promise
A crimson promise, a promise that states that beyond skin color, gender, preferences, and biases, we are the same. Yet we ignore this promise, fueled by the ignorance of rage and greed. We ignore or hearts, our minds, and our hopes. People say that behind every angry mind there is a saddened soul and a torn heart. Worn by the cruelness of another's harsh words or actions.
By Endura Hunter8 years ago in Poets
