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Back to the Void

On this paper you’ll read what killed our humanity The simple answer: it died to corporate greed Our race is alive, our morals are not But we’re just simply doing what we were taught We murder and steal, then fine and judge Our hypocrisy is limitless, criminals don’t even run We point the finger, right and left And we’ll point it till we have nothing left If you find this note on a rock Look to the horizon to see our Earth I don’t even know what’ll happen to me Maybe we’ll figure it out and be actually free But if you only see space, say goodbye to the human race

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/30/2025 6:27:00 AM

Dear Erin, Oh what a powerful lament for what’s been lost-a world where corporate greed has hollowed out our humanity and left us pointing fingers instead of finding solutions. Yet, in your closing lines, there’s a flicker of hope: maybe, just maybe, we’ll wake up and reclaim what matters before it’s too late. Congrats on POTD! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/30/2025 9:04:00 AM

Thank you! Yes, I do believe there is hope. There's always hope. In the bottom of Pandora's box, past all the hate and fear, there's a twinkling light. :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/19/2025 4:21:00 PM

Yes, the answer is simple indeed. So sad to see the path that so many have chosen. Congratulations Erin, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Oh, welcome to Poetry Soup, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:39:00 PM

Thank you!! I'm new to Poetry Soup, this is so cool.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 4/19/2025 2:58:00 PM

Congrats on POTD with a well said poem.

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:39:00 PM

Thank you!! It was a bit pessimistic, but that was the prompt for the contest I put it in.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/19/2025 1:58:00 PM

Back with congratulations! :))) xomo

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:40:00 PM

Thank you!!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/19/2025 10:56:00 AM

Erin, a powerful poem. Congratulations on POTD.

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tania!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/19/2025 9:39:00 AM

- Welcome to Poetry Soup, Erin - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) -

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:41:00 PM

Thank you! Loving this site!

Crystol Woods

Date: 4/19/2025 5:24:00 AM

Love a good rhyming poem! Congratulations! Xo

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:41:00 PM

Aw, thanks!

Tom Woody

Date: 4/19/2025 5:23:00 AM

Reminds me of the song, "Bye bye bye." Enjoy your day in the light

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:42:00 PM

I've never heard that one, I'll have to look it up.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/19/2025 1:54:00 AM

What’s going on in the world is unbelievable, let’s hope and pray all see the Light one day. Congratulations Erin on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:43:00 PM

I know! I feel that most of it is from fear and lack of hope. We all need to get on the same page as a global population. Thank you!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/19/2025 12:32:00 AM

Quite a thought provoking verse Erin, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD.. Welcome to poetry soup. Tom

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:43:00 PM

Thank you! I appreciate it.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/17/2025 10:53:00 AM

Ain’t that the truth. Excellent penning, a fave for me. Of our species I like to say we’re “too smart to function”. xomo

Erin Murphy
Date: 4/19/2025 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, the writing was a little pessimistic, but that was partly the point of the prompt.