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Waste Land

They say that America is rich, but that's not what I see. I see a land of waste and sloth which affects you and me. Some say that our garbage is the richest in the world. I resent the lauds for that; it's like an insult hurled. Go into a restaurant, try to get a portion small. They will bring you heaping plates, though you can't eat it all Around the world there's hunger, while we throw good food out. Even in our homeland, there are those who do without.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/8/2016 6:05:00 AM
Hello! I would like to ask permission to use your poem for our song about the Earth for a project. We would be changing "America" to "Philippines" if that's alright with you. Also, we will give full credits to you for the lyrics :)
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Terry Hoffman
Date: 10/8/2016 11:02:00 AM
Please contact me at originalsbyterry * at* aol.com and I will discuss is with you.

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