social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
The Edge of Extinction
Sitting on the edge of extinction, knowing that I am just a humble speck in the asteroid of humanity, and I can't help but wonder
Cathy holmesPublished 38 minutes ago in Poets"SOULS REINCARNATE"
SOULS REINCARNATE LOVERS LOVE WHILE HATERS HATE THIS IS A PROSE WRITTEN NOT TO EXPOSE ANY ONE PERSON OR PEOPLES BUT TO LOOK AT LIGHT AND MAGIC. I READ STORIES, WATCHED MOVIES, WATCHED THE NEWS 2024. I HAD TO WRITE ABOUT THE DEGREE OF HATERS AND LIARS OF EX FRIENDS, EX LOVERS, AND JUST EVERYDAY PEOPLE AS WELL AS LEADERS OF OUR WORLD AND THE UNDERWORLD OF SCAMMERS AND THEIVES. THIS STORY IS MEANT TO LOOK AT HUMANITY AND OUR SOCIALOGICAL WELFARE OF OUR WORLDS THAT WE LIVE IN ON EARTH.
Vicki Lawana TrusselliPublished about 4 hours ago in PoetsWhere the fault lies
An acrostic piece for my poem-a-day challenge that has become more of a poem-mostly-every-day thing. It is what it is, lol!
Heather HublerPublished about 6 hours ago in PoetsCheers and Jeers
Cheers into his ears, silencing all the jeers, one scowl couldn’t last, he rose to his feet quick fast, gesturing on his way out.
James GreenPublished about 7 hours ago in PoetsThe Traveller
I see the road ahead The fields stretching beyond the horizon The sky turning red The fields will be my bed. There are no borders I know of
Ricky LahiriPublished about 14 hours ago in PoetsDreams Huh?
i heard a song i didn't like but the radio wasn’t on i heard a song i didn't like it wasn’t on the tele it was all in my head
spin me a tale
spin me a tale (of blood and more) a tale of sin (of pain and gore) of sin regale(introspect) regale a tale(retrospect) a tale to pale (intro... vert?)
Paul StewartPublished a day ago in PoetsSteppum Eht
"You know The Muppets are evil incarnate, right?" he asked with a quiver and quake as the blood dispersed from his face "The puppet controls the hand, don't you know?"
Paul StewartPublished a day ago in PoetsIs the beauty of realism a facet of truth or the prescribed norm of society?
Is the beauty of realism a facet of truth or the prescribed norm of society? The beauty of the strides reckons itself like the clock work's step
Hridya SharmaPublished a day ago in Poets- Top Story - May 2024
power shift
for millennia upon millennia, they ruled. when one passed out of all thought and time, another took the throne. whether a giant among the trees or a beast in the clouds,
Alivia VarvelPublished 2 days ago in Poets Submarine
Everyone is so worried about keeping their boat afloat In hopes life will keep them off the ropes But I’m just a slick and lean submarine
Atomic HistorianPublished 2 days ago in PoetsSavage
Just a savage Trying to live average But these scavengers are ravenous Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
Atomic HistorianPublished 2 days ago in Poets