social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The New Abnormal
After the plague, we hoped things would return to normal Before pestilence rolled in, they had at least seemed that way Counting our dead, we were desolate but secretly smug, for the human animal
D. J. ReddallPublished 3 months ago in PoetsPsychedelic world part four 1997
psychedelic world is dedicated to my my first favorite fashion designer the late great Gianni Versace Poem number 42 The bad
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 3 months ago in Poets- Top Story - January 2024
Every Woman
Asinine is the man who wishes to drown her in honey Behold her in a farcicle golden dome Chase her like she is the sheep and he the dog
Tracy KreuzburgPublished 3 months ago in Poets From Athena to Zeus
Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and my passion; Beseeching You to step in as soon as You can. Covered with disgust, I also appear ashen;
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 3 months ago in Poets- Top Story - January 2024
After I Die
After I die, Burning buildings will Crash and crumble. Daughters and sons Entering elementary For freedom, fun, and Games, won’t
Alexis Dean Jr.Published 3 months ago in Poets Beta Version
Airbrushed face, masked in Bold make up. Crafted contours. Done up like a doll- Eerie, Faded - a - not the. Ghost of the girl you once were.
Celia in UnderlandPublished 3 months ago in PoetsAngry
It takes energy to stay angry. Energy I can’t spare. Stress hormones running rampant, blood pressure climbing, most likely shortening my life.
"The Transformative Odyssey: The Journey of Discovery and Controversy of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, brought into the world on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury, Britain, was a transcending figure in the field of innate sciences. His work established the groundwork for present day transformative science, testing conventional convictions about the beginning and variety of life on The planet. Darwin's excursion into the logical domain started with his initial interest with the regular world, in the long run prompting his eminent hypothesis of development through normal choice.
Nagaraj storyPublished 3 months ago in PoetsThe precipice of poetry that seeks redemption
The precipice of poetry that seeks redemption Callous whispers that uproar the fear in my mind, Bounty tales of my existence may cease to be left behind.
Hridya SharmaPublished 3 months ago in Poets2 AM
Here is the prompt: It does not feel real (a glow in the dark) * No one is really up now (green and red light lined up)
Kendall DefoePublished 3 months ago in PoetsConflagration
Abdicate without further ado Beseech your old monarch Cowardice drips off of him like Detritus on a dying wood Emboldened has our future leader become
S. C. AlmanzarPublished 3 months ago in PoetsPsychedelic world part, three 1997
poem, number 26 Camagüey Camagüey miss your beaches and your churches. I am thirsty I need to drink from the water of your Tinajones. Save me. every street in every avenue you are the treasure. Oh Cuba oh my Cuba O my Camagüey.
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 3 months ago in Poets