James Fraser Poet Couplet

Hell Ain'T a Bad Place To Be

Look all around, what do we all see
The world seen so young is it what we believed it to be

For this is a world that grows with mans time
It's now a ticking clock with destruction it's chime

It beggars belief that it's so full of hate
If it exists will we ever reach heavens gate

So many people in power determine our tomorrows
They lie when they get there, growing rich from our sorrows

Citizens who are ailing have to pay for their care
Whilst the vultures in high towers, just look down and stare

Children in pyjama's fight endless needless wars
What in the hell are we fighting them for

Gun culture and drugs, knife crime seems the passion
Our kids our future, it's now their neighbourhood fashion

The more our borders we keep open, it dilutes what we share
Many queue's we will stand in, in gape open stare

The answers are out there if they just open their eyes
And if they achieve it, well then this is their prize

We need much more than the thoughts from our hearts
If anyone is out there, help us humans restart

Everyday I look around, and from what I see
Hell ain't a bad place to be








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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 24, 2014 at 6:05 AM 4th stanza the best among all. you deliver your messge well.. powerful and thougt provoking... James Fraser November 24, 2014 at 10:39 AM I agree, the 4th stanza sums up once genuine people get into office. As soon as they lie, they should be voted out. Golly, I thought so deep those few years ago, James :)

Caryl Muzzey November 1, 2010 at 12:13 PM Wonderfully put my dear man, wonderfully put! I truly enjoyed the read. If only words had more power. Caryl

Carolyn Devonshire October 17, 2010 at 6:56 AM You told it like it is, James. The world is in a pretty bleak state -- children being sent off the fight our wars and those who live in poverty being neglected by those who govern their countries. You are on a roll! Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels October 16, 2010 at 12:56 PM Introspective and thought provoking. Would not expect anything different from the highlander. Enjoyed this James, something to ponder on ~ Wilma

Sylvia Coulstock October 15, 2010 at 3:34 PM Hi James I like this though your words are understandably full of despair.If only those in power would act from the heart but with applied wisdom,not as emotional do -gooder's. Also we seem to be living in a very materialistic age, money being the God of this world,People take second place.Yet hell on earth to me would be a world totally spiritually bereft And I have Faith because there are too many beautiful people around. Thanx for all your comments luv June.

Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM We do need a new start in many respects, James, especially environmental protection and international relations. I understand what you mean when you say, "Hell ain't a bad place to be." Hang in there with me and let's try to change things before it's too late, okay? Love, Carolyn