social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Limit Two per Customer
Everyone thinks you’re some kind of hustler They think you want the entire smorgasbord But they don’t realize You’re not an easy customer
Atomic HistorianPublished 3 months ago in Poetsam i muse or am i man
I seek tragic happily-ever-afters but i run directly at disasters time after time and over again i reject the stove yet burns
⸘jason alan‽Published 3 months ago in PoetsMy hope for you
I am a content writer, poet, author, blogger, public speaker and social media manager. I am 21 and I recently was awarded and recognized as a poet and writer on a national level. I love talking about books, businesses and mental health, I currently freelance as a writer with various magazines and firms and work with a mental health firm. As a recent graduate with a marketing background, I am exploring my interests in content creation, branding and social media management. Being published in magazines and over eight anthologies by renowned publications of the country and holding my blog with Times of India, and international websites like Vocal, Medium, Readwrite and posting content on my page @theserenestories, I embrace the journey I have stridden and have faith in every step I take.
Hridya SharmaPublished 3 months ago in PoetsMist Opportunity
PROLOGUE My battery is low, and it is getting dark. My voice is hoarse, and I am running out of oxygen. The night is dark, and it is full of secrets, hidden in a dustbowl.
Rowan RileyPublished 3 months ago in PoetsHow we CAN Solve Homelessness!
~How we CAN Solve Homelessness!~ Well we're on the right path by having meetings together... But it's important still that we all have Positive thoughts and feelings about all the right changes that we can make, by staying strong and not giving up!
Jennifer CooleyPublished 3 months ago in PoetsThis New Year and what it means to me?
~ This New Year and what it means to me!~ Let's start with looking back at what you've accomplished The year you've just left behind!
Jennifer CooleyPublished 3 months ago in Poetscontrol this animal
can't you control this animal? everyone asks the same question and the dog still wonders why as it looks to the master, exceeding all expectations.
⸘jason alan‽Published 3 months ago in Poetstrue dreams
the notion true dreams glittered sparkle motions vehicularly driven a new road to nowhere replacing chaos with new scruples
⸘jason alan‽Published 3 months ago in PoetsWorthy of more?
worthy of much more the lie we all tell ourselves not worthy of more
Paul StewartPublished 3 months ago in PoetsAwaiting Zero Hour
Apocalyptic times ahead will force Boys and men to Come forward and Dare to take responsibility Even if at first Fear may grip them
Xine SegalasPublished 3 months ago in PoetsWhere Do We Go From Here
If you wish to visit family in Hebron, or spend Christmas in Bethlehem, you can’t get there from here. There are no prayers
Randy BakerPublished 3 months ago in PoetsThe Only Good One
Gūsteppo Gestappo was an Italian collusio A Nazi contempo, intenso E unrelentlo After the war He hanged out in a bar Along with the other executios
Gerard DiLeoPublished 3 months ago in Poets