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When Is Enough Enough

When is enough enough? What doesn't kill you just makes you tough? I agree fifty percent Sometimes I wish for a simple life in a tent Creative financing brings worlds to shambles Dead presidents kill the earth and destroys animals I really want to bring a child into the world I don't find this one suitable for my little boy or girl Now humans are defined by a chip or stamp Watching computers replace humans makes my heart cramp Confidence of our race is shattered and they're hopeless They want to be heard, but don't feel important enough to carry their voices. They don't maintain They post selfies looking vein Online diaries of millions visible to millions Then get mad cause it's available for internet villains Go to a movie The scene starts to get groovy Because this theater doesn't have the commercial reminder Someones cell phone screen lights up like fire Cell phones are security blankets They're our binkies Our dolls God forbid your different and don't answer all calls You can't not answer your phone It's okay to be patient and busy, I'll call when I get home. Working 365 a year Not worth it unless your interests are sincere Years go by, You'll wonder why Why you never stopped The money drop never stopped. It's easy to stay Easy to keep a routine Easy to do the same thing day by day I'm sorry to ruin your little parade At some point, you'll have to awake There'll be too much at stake If you choose to avoid it you'll die In those last seconds, you'll wonder why

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Date: 11/15/2013 3:19:00 PM
I saw a Nietzsche quote and shades of pink Floyd song time in your poem. Nice work Sharon and you're spot on about the cell phones.
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Date: 11/12/2013 11:52:00 PM
Brilliant poem Sharon! It's strange how 'dead presidents' put the value on life - alone, money is just worthless until humans place a value on it. I like the thought of stepping back to count the cost of our actions and determine what's more important. Very well written.
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Lynn Dolly
Date: 11/13/2013 3:12:00 AM
Thank you kindly! :) Sharon

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