social commentary

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

The Protagonists' Tether
Daisy: Not a single pixelized star pull me from you. Spam bots and digitized currency, Low brow, pocket change and rhetoric compliments.
By House September a day ago in Poets
The Karaoke Knights
A quiet revolutionary history clawing toward colonization, Lingers within the bricks like the façade of small-town charm.
By House September a day ago in Poets
Please Do Not Open
Please do not open Please do not open Pandora’s chest has been quarantined The box is locked and contravened Misinformation lay in between
By Barb Dukemana day ago in Poets
on existential, interpersonal & disenfranchised grief. Content Warning.
existential thinking - a crisis maybe a questioning for sure - has shaken loose thoughts realisations wonderings revisions
By alia day ago in Poets
As I Sold Art in $1
I posted the art above, people showed interest to buy. I kept a nominal price, just a dollar. A customer asked,
By Seema Patel2 days ago in Poets
Health Diary
simple health diary I write body signal patterns saves big sufferings. Most health issues arise due to lifestyle mistakes. So, from 2017, I started writing my health diary and changed my habits, avoiding allergens. In this way, I minimized my healthcare needs.
By Seema Patel2 days ago in Poets
Cost of Healthcare
A fulfilling life stands on three pillars: physical, emotional, financial— all entwined, no wonder. For me, and for many,
By Seema Patel2 days ago in Poets
Red
I am too much of my own blood to remain silent. The color is Red. I am so much more than your left hand. Lie to me, and hold my hand?
By Sara Wynn2 days ago in Poets
What Will You Do?. Top Story - January 2026.
My country has turned to piracy now, deposing a foreign leader to ravage his country’s resources. * Modern-day conquistadores,
By David Muñoz2 days ago in Poets
Prince Charming
Introduction This came to me as I was waiting to read my poetry at Northern Slice yesterday. At Brunch 23 I had said I didn't drink, then I was the only one in my group who did not smoke so the Adam and the Ants song came to mind.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 days ago in Poets
I Hate AI, It Just Never Seems To Co-operate - Why Does It Make Sense, Why?
Why do you think you know all the information!? Don't you see I'm trying to change the world! Don't you see that I want people to know things, scary things!?
By 365poetry - "Holy Trinity":::: I Know The Cross, It's The Spirit Of Kharôn Latin Spelling (Charon) Translation "Fierce Brightness"2 days ago in Poets
He Wanted To Date My Mum Behind My Back
He Wanted To Date My Mum Behind My Back He smiled too easily, spoke my name like a joke. Said I was special, said I was safe with him.
By Marie381Uk 2 days ago in Poets