Do You See What I See

When life gives you lemons you can make lemonade
You seem pretty happy with the choices you've made
You think that life is a simple cup of tea?
Well tell me this, do you see what I see?

I see a world full of death and destruction
A world that prefers war over construction
Countries run by corrupt dictators
Websites just crawling with haters

At this time human interaction is rough
With kids strutting around, thinking they are tough
Now all the victims days aren't very sunny
Tell me, do you still think bullying is funny?

I see individuals who hate
Because of the gender that people date
And people, with their reasoning thin
Judge others based on the color of their skin

I see pollution, confusion, and people who starve
I see the downfall of humanity, due to the society we've carved
I see secrets being kept by the people who rule
I see people being mugged, now that's not very cool

The people we fear are the ones who're supposed to protect
Society is blind due to the secrets that are kept
In order to progress we will have to fix ourselves, yes, both you and me
Don't you see? This world needs equality

Yes I know "look on the bright side of things"
Be grateful for the good, and toast with a cling
Yes, optimism is a trait in which I wish I had more
But unfortunately, these topics are too big to ignore

Do you still think that life is a pot of honey?
Tell me now, do you see what I see?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 6/4/2015 11:27:00 PM
Trainer, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/31/2015 4:00:00 PM
You see what you believe in your reality. Perceptions are what is real for you as for me. Everybody has a different take on what it is they like or dislike but is any of it real?
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Date: 5/31/2015 7:44:00 AM
Trainer, , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. 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 :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT"
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Date: 5/30/2015 12:03:00 AM
Very sharp piece of writing, Trainer, well done. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I'm sure that you'll enjoy your time here. All the best, Viv
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Date: 5/29/2015 11:47:00 PM
Yes...i see what you see
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