Social Poems | Examples of Social Poetry

Underneath the overpass as I was passing by,? Something in the shadows, a shape had caught my eye.? I couldn’t tell just what it was—intrusive thoughts owned me,? For once I didn’t understand the shape my mind did see. I drove on down the interstate, the rain began to pour,? Wipers rapping, ?Thunder clapping, ? Storming at my door.? Lightning struck around me—waking...

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A beggar grabbed my hand and cried for some spare change. At first, I offered him a sweet memory of food or a tasteless sip of divine water, but he asked for money. I had a heavy coin and gave it to him. I wondered why he took only the money, and when he saw it, he immediately...

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once vague metaphor now pin pricks with emoji, with door left ajar~ a notice slips in unnamed, with ash on breath, match unlit. fangs lurk in the mouth, breath pockets the broken glass, turns mist into sky~ a small rope sways between cliffs, moored by threads too thin to see. shadow in step's wake, plank between the thing and hurt, it strums without strings~ lips fondle a vague...

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(“Splendid Isolation Merit Badge”, 2010, original oil) Not My Battle It’s not my battle Not my hill to die on Or claim as king. I’d rather just sit peacefully On some lonely mountain Enjoying the sounds of silence. Sure I can see the dust rise And hear occasional horns blow Of the little battles raging far below. But it’s not my battle Nor hill to die on, At...

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Conflagrations of Contemplation Elemental exaltations for refined explanations Permeatations of conflagrations that seek to define progressive nations Illuminations of consecrations that have me seeking contemplation Acclimatisation toward configurations that have been building a new space station Fusions of finite resources to be plundering Contusions of insight and sources to be pondering Infusions of delight without remorse to...

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Isn't it funny how you can be surrounded by many people but feel so alone It appears you have a social life because you're always checking your phone But could it be an addiction to living life through the photos of others Feeling an overwhelming sense of joy when seeing emotions by lovers People talk with you but...

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I know how the cycles of life, death, and rebirth can be unfair. I know how it used to feel like they never showed they care. I know how it feels when nobody at all wants to share....

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I ascend to the stage, I make sure not to stumble or trip. They cheer and they boast and they cackle. They like this new persona. A beautifully doctored facade. Would they like the girl behind the curtains? They like my makeup and the pigment of my lipstick Would they like my natural face? Their teeth blind me As i...

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I walked away not free from snags caused by those in authority, but to be free from cruelty to save my spirit against evilness  And injustice in power's grip Tied up by abusive six sprawling  division in command, footsteps no trace, only an echo weeping soul in the dusk! Harsh words dug deeper into my soul— sickening insults to my inner self— a burden carried within the shadowed kingdom. So...

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In a realm where kindness has vanished, Where no light dares to appear, The echoes of darkness reign, Majestic and cruel in their sphere. Sharp tongue, slice like a knife in depth as you speak. A flashy eye glare soothes your skin as you walk past. Words are full of deception, discrimination, hatred of your color, identity as you-a settler in...

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She kept walking—until emotions burst. Weeping, she cried out in a public space, Where no one cared enough to stop or see The woman breaking at the corner of the road. In her sobs, a memory returned: A voice, a message— New beginnings, And a man who stood like a torch of light In the dim glow of night. But greed mocked her, And laughter...

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They seek a label, something to define, Then twists the truth and paints it all in shame. It drags the soul beneath its harsh, cold flame, And whispers lies to mar a spotless shine. No kindness dwells where judgment takes its hold, Where friends alone may pass without a scar. Yet in this night, a quiet strength is bold— A guarded peace...

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voor CINDY ANSONG Je eten is heerlijk de pittigheid en hartige toevoeging naar de schemering is een aangrijpende kreet een gesloten lengte. Als de nek van een giraf uit de wolken die volledig tevreden is Ik slaakte een geschrokken kreet met een DANKJEWEL. ...

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A-bsent, but caring B-ound by social anxiety C-ontinuing Christian charity D-elighting in incognito E-nthusiastic in spirit...

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