Kevin Cummings Poet Kyrielle

The Question

What kind of people are we?

Veterans sleeping and begging on the street
Children without enough food to eat
Elders unable to pay for the heat
What kind of people are we?

We build stadiums where heroes play games
Casting big shadows to cover forgotten names
But nothing is done to address the anger and shame
What kind of people are we?

We just disregard all the damage we cause
We worship the grim reaper, denying his flaws
We’re starring in Mouseland, grasping at straws
What kind of people are we?

Someday we will answer, or maybe our children will
For turning away from our friends and relations in need
But rest assured an answer will be demanded

What kind of people are we?

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Ann Peck March 30, 2021 at 2:27 PM You posted this poem in 2017 and we still have no answer in 2021. Thank you for writing things that need to be said. Kevin Cummings November 2, 2021 at 6:28 AM Thank you Ann. The voices in our hearts need to appear on pages so other voices can join them.

Jo Chamberlain March 19, 2021 at 12:34 PM Definitely 'what kind of people are we' I have never been a great fan of people, I much prefer animals. I enjoyed your poem. Kevin Cummings November 2, 2021 at 6:26 AM Animals are much more honest

Terry O'Leary March 19, 2021 at 10:52 AM It's all only about the bottom line... Well done! Kevin Cummings November 2, 2021 at 6:29 AM So true, only we can change it.

Jennifer Fenn March 18, 2021 at 8:26 PM This is a question in my mind too. I like how you write with such compassion. That makes you passion come through. Wonderful poem! Kevin Cummings November 2, 2021 at 6:29 AM Very kind of you Jennifer, I do feel the verse as it comes

Ann Peck March 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM Thank you for this great poem! I think our words have joined hands :)

Richard Lamoureux March 17, 2021 at 11:12 AM I have hope that our true selves will win out.

Emile Pinet March 24, 2017 at 6:41 PM Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight. Your word choice is good and the message sent is strong and emotional. Emile. Kevin Cummings February 8, 2018 at 10:31 AM Thank you Emile, we are blessed to be able to share

Andrea Rizos March 22, 2017 at 8:11 PM Hey Kevin, I'm new to the website so I'm not sure if you'll see this, but I am a high school student having to analyse a poem for English class. I really love this one that you have written and I was wondering, if you were up for it, if you could answer a few questions that I have. They won't be particularly personal but I need to know some background info on the author of the poem that I choose. Let me know if you're up to answering a few questions :) thanks Andrea Rizos March 26, 2017 at 4:50 AM I think email should be fine, let me know your details asap :) Kevin Cummings March 23, 2017 at 1:16 PM Thank you for reading and contacting me. I would be happy to share with you. Would you prefer to send me an email with the questions, or other method. netgraffiti at cs.com

Doug Vinson March 22, 2017 at 12:28 PM Perhaps our own internal thirsts and hungers overwhelm us? Kevin Cummings February 8, 2018 at 10:29 AM The demons and angels are always at work. Thank you for sharing