social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
We Used to Pick Fruit
Ask a kid today where our food comes from and chances are the answer will be “the grocery store.” We’re so used to having everything outsourced from elsewhere and paying money for it. Perhaps that feels normal… like how it’s always been, in fact.
By Gabriel Shamesabout 5 hours ago in Poets
The Next Step
Names were demanded in anticipation of justice, not in lieu K.B. Silver The wave of firings and prosecutions across the world shows that it isn't impossible for the wealthy to take responsibility or be held to account. American courts choose not to take action.
By K.B. Silver about 9 hours ago in Poets
The America We Need
Leaders are better, The America we need… Will lead again now!
By Gabriel Shamesabout 19 hours ago in Poets
