social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
Pro Patriarchy Mori
So swiftly they run to the dark’ning door, How swift they embrace the shadow-swept path, So soon they set sail for the most western shore.
Michael DarvallPublished 4 months ago in PoetsSquatting
a mattress on the floor Crass poster on the wall black and white tele on an upside down milk crate in the corner glad bag full of dirty washing
playing dead
when everything is weaponized, you learn to play dead. you learn to cry without making noise. you learn to swallow bitter things. you take the parts of yourself, the living parts and you cut and prune and you stamp on them until they are no longer living, until you can't recognize them anymore.
Rushtri ChatterjeaPublished 4 months ago in Poetsyou are the only you
just can't get out of bed give anymore just think what the fuck why the fuck Just Close your eyes, sleep and rest Rest and sleep, recharge
Paul StewartPublished 4 months ago in Poetstake a proper gander at the propaganda
take a proper gander at the propaganda as it's shoved down your throat through your eyes drying up aqueous humor in your ears
Paul StewartPublished 4 months ago in PoetsSuperhumans
The man who is ascetic He who sees with other eyes Denies of all aesthetics Though his flesh, his soul can fly *
Socratic Dialogue With an AI
Interlocutor: You claim to be intelligent, is that correct? AI: Yes Interlocutor: And by what measure or measures do you suggest that is so?
Everyday JunglistPublished 4 months ago in PoetsWrapped
I’m far more messed up Than I thought Forever bled Of any “normal” thought Against them all I have fought I don’t know what you want
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsThe Eye
Hemorrhaging hypocrisy Of one way conversations You’re judging me When all I see is beauty How are you supposed to see me
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in PoetsCeci N'est Pas
Ceci n'est pas une femme. She will not be spoken to as if brand new to this, his world: the one she's been lead into,
Who Is Ruby's Mother?
We watched the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special and if you have access to the BBC iPlayer you can watch it here. It is an excellent watch.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in PoetsThe New Sprawling Wasteland
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for November 2023 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/ The image that this poem was specifically written about can be found here. (November 2023 – Scott Wiggerman's “Aerial II”) https://i0.wp.com/www.rattle.com/ekphrasis/EC23Nov.jpg?ssl=1
Rae Fairchild (MRB)Published 4 months ago in Poets