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The Incurable Society's Ills

Two scales must always be within an approximate range for an accurate weight, and the close relationship between the Humankind and God must withstand any change. Solutions must be found before catastrophe approaches, and if we were caught by surprise, we would regret the outcome; less trees should be cut down to make room for buildings. Thieves, murderers and rapists should be held in contempt and thrown into dungeons...instead of giving them cosy cells, the Law admits that's just to punish, but inhumane to torment. Nightly streets have been taken over by muggers, drug dealers and prostitutes, now called escorts, haven't changed their lewd attitude; even madams of the brothels open doors for the well-dressed sirs. Society has gone mad, and it has condoned both sexes of equal desires; never was Sodom and Gomorrah as iniquitous and lustful as this one; God forbid...I entered this city and be found guilty of their perversions! While on the outskirts, in run-down homes poverty duplicates its horrible woes, politicians' corrupt hands are not seen...pocketing money that Congress approved; and the suffering of the poor is plagued by famines that turn into deadly diseases. Crooked judges are manipulated by criminal defense lawyers who have handfuls of cash; justice can never be served when criminals are given their parole, and the innocent, humble men are detained and put behind bars, because of their limited wealth. Proud hearts see neither simplicity nor beauty in anything that evolves into splendid light; self-praise, greed, bluntness and invulnerability are the rules they live and swear by; humbleness is unacceptable and insignificant...it's a virtue which diminishes their pride. Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci

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Date: 7/31/2012 11:22:00 PM
ANDREW, stopping by to read a couple of poems. CONGRATULATIONS!! :-) with your featured poem of the week. Goodnight~ LUV~ PD
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Date: 11/10/2010 8:33:00 PM
Right on the mark, Andrew! Congrats on making it into the next round X2. Dan C
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Date: 11/10/2010 9:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Andrew. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/10/2010 4:44:00 AM
Congrats Andrew on your poem being selected in the first round of competition in P.S. contest .. good luck in the next phase my friend.. two of your poems are in the run.. luv..
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Date: 11/9/2010 6:59:00 PM
This is a brilliant commentary, Andrew! Congrats on making it through the first round of the Soup contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/1/2010 12:47:00 PM
Interesting thoughts put to pen in this one. So many ills of mankind. What can we as individuals do to change things? Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 12/29/2009 10:24:00 PM
your analysis is somewhat simplistic I think.
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