social commentary

There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.

Don't Let It Be For Nought
Before they ever came for any of them I was screaming at the gate Before they took the first immigrant I was bellowing in the street
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a month ago in Poets
How To House the Fire
First, clear a space in the center of your chest. Do not mistake this for a vacuum; It is an altar built from the grit of desert sand
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a month ago in Poets
You Never Noticed
Introduction This is very true of my situation on Vocal now A tongue-in-cheek piece about being unappreciated by employers. How many times have I handed in my notice and suddenly become an irreplaceable member of staff? It is quite amusing
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Poets
ICE in Minnesota
Do not stand in the way of ICE agents! Do not observe them, do not record them, Do not protest their presence in your streets!
By Lana V Lynxabout a month ago in Poets
PUBLIC NOTICE: Regarding the Seasonal Closure of Trail 3776
Notice of Ascent and Absence [OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY: TOY-2026-F] 1. REGARDING THE TEMPORARY BOUNDARY Effective immediately, the path of volcanic ash is closed. Do not cross the yellow tape shivering against the wind. The mountain is not an achievement; it is a respiration. Right now, she is exhaling ice, and we do not have the lungs to match her.
By Takashi Nagayaabout a month ago in Poets
How to Practice Empathy (A User Manual for When It’s Finally Personal)
1. Begin by assuming the pain is hypothetical. It happens to others...distant others. People you were told made bad choices. People you don’t know. People you don’t have to imagine.
By Cadmaabout a month ago in Poets
Uncle Sam Wants Who?
Sam wants you, so don't dare you be lame The American youth, a sorry shame, Kids these days, they ain’t fit no more Their hip not ripped, let‘s even the score,
By John Coxabout a month ago in Poets
Safe Enough
Erasure of emotion As safety as leisure Gaslighting assumption Erasure is necessary Emotion is treachery Lies we tell ourselves
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Poets
Putins War
Putins War Bloody war, why do they want it? Men in high rooms with dry lips, speak of glory while boys fall. They never hear the last breath.
By Marie381Uk about a month ago in Poets
Flinty Heels . Winner in Instructions for a Feeling Challenge. Top Story - January 2026.
To survive, you must first line your eyes with seduction. * Hide your shades of strength in pants instead of dresses.
By Caitlin Charltonabout a month ago in Poets
The Discovery Button On Every Website Page!
So like every night you just stare! You don't even mention my name, not even a little bit - like hey chica, you mixed!?
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets
we are they
it's a wilderness in here big dreams, obvious obsessions shepherded fears in flight from hope i run into the arms of tomorrow
By ⸘jason alan‽about a month ago in Poets