Justify the Means

billions in taxes
dished out on deep space research
for mankind’s progress
while millions know starvation
who is defining progress?



AP: 3rd place 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Godwin Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Oh, Line, I'm mentally jumping up and down. Sort of a great minds think alike thing. Please read my, "Seeking Mars" from 12-16 and you'll understand why I like this very much, and why it resonates with me! All the best ... CayCay (Strand didn't like mine, but that means nothing)
Canerdy Avatar
January 30, 2018 at 8:35 AM
Well-done statement of truth, Line! And how about those insanely expensive "nature studies" intended to determine who-really-cares things?! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
January 30, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Seriously - feed the starving!
Hoffman Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 9:42 PM
A very realistic thought provoking well penned tanka Line; Good luck in the contest!~Che :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 9:48 PM
Thank you, Cheryl. Much appreciated.
Raynes Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 7:16 PM
too true, we have to ask at what price.... great writing.
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Thanks, Lewis. I can't be the only one thinking that these million people starving is ok?!!
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