social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
One Way
Take your toll A one way road You hid the signs for Time and time again Some beneath stray branches, A few you covered over
Symbollica The'BatPublished 2 months ago in Poets1965
Introduction While going through Vocal's Poetry tags for some reason. Pantoum caught my eye. I thought I would investigate it and the sixth result is below.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 months ago in PoetsBe Bold, Be Brave, and Be Yourselves!
Dear Black children, remember to be bold, to be brave, and to be yourselves. There are no others like yourselves,
Talia DevoraPublished 2 months ago in PoetsThose People Talking About Me
Yes; I'm not perfect, I am loud, I am soft, I am messy, I get worked up easily, I'm perfectly rounded, But don't you dare say I'm fat!
Carol TownendPublished 2 months ago in PoetsUsed To Think
i used to think that i was paranoid and that everyone was after me avoiding places where i could have been murdered and people i couldn’t see
'what if'
withe the lights down low‽ easier to pretend we don't know what we can't see happening, but seeing isn't the only way to believe
⸘jason alan‽Published 2 months ago in PoetsBus Service
Note: I had a bad time with the buses here today (they all seemed to be out of service at the same time and I almost missed a teaching contract). So, this is the result.
Kendall DefoePublished 2 months ago in Poetsabout a heart
if i know anything about a heart if it knows love at all, it will break the unrequited lover sails a sinking ship a hop, jump, and a skip across oceans
⸘jason alan‽Published 2 months ago in Poets- Top Story - February 2024
spotted lanternfly
My Rose and My Thorn
A breathtakingly beautiful rose, you are quite the sight to behold…. My seemingly fairytale just waiting to unfold… The part of my life that’s yet to be told…
Annie EdwardsPublished 2 months ago in PoetsThe Ancients Unwanted Future
*$* I have no space to gripe, I’m not allowed to cry. No one to aid me in life, But plenty to help me die! Ain’t got a true friend in this world,
Kece SunrosePublished 2 months ago in PoetsGone
🖤⚫☠️⚫🖤 I Am Gone You Won't Even Miss Me I Am Not Wanted Disrespect Hate Exclusion Suspicion Rumours It's Only Words I Know I Am Loved 🌜🦋🧡💜🧡🦋🌛
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 months ago in Poets