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Greed

Our ancestors still live in side us; They strive to get out! Every day we just keep pushing them deeper and deeper From straw, sticks, and leaves to shingles, tiles, and boards, we have built up standards of life. We need to just stop and look around, think back to the old times and how we’ve changed, then notice the Indians really haven’t changed at all. We are suffocating without the outside air. Constantly sitting indoors and letting our worries pass without a second thought; while we could be outside giving our friends and neighbor a second chance to step into our lives and change them for the better. The rich believe we need to worship and kiss the ground they walk on, while by and by they are truly the ones who keep us poor. Do not be greedy as a king, constantly wanting, ordering, and threatening. Equality! No one is more than the next! Then there’s the poor, whom are always saying, “hear my voice, hear us out!” They are on the streets, lives being risked, just to survive and support their families. Fear not, for you will not be degraded. Do not pursue to out due your neighbors, all it leaves you is poor and penniless. It’s understood you may be born into poverty or fame. But can’t you all see, it’s you. It’s you who makes something of your life; not your money, not your possessions. We as civilized people can make our dreams come true through innovation and industry. We as civilized people are wiser and more experienced than ever before.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 9/15/2016 11:21:00 PM
Destiny, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:46:00 AM
Well, not sure how civilised people truly are and innovation isn't always the solution. Industry has destroyed as much as built up. The people of India do struggle and some First Nations peoples/Native Canadians endure horrific living conditions -- have been marginalized and forgotten too long. That being said, yes, greed is the problem and I like the intent of your poem. Welcome to Soup.
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Date: 9/13/2016 11:34:00 PM
So true Destiny,Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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