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Unforgivable Sin

This world for some is so tough, We keep spending money on useless stuff, When there's kids out there dying, Crying in poverty in need of surviving. We keep buying to impress,  Trying to look good in that new dress, But a woman far away is really in need, She's had no new clothes since 1993. Her clothes are dirty tattered rags,  When you're there buying new bags,  Think of her in the ripped clothes,  Don't tell me you know the pain she knows. It's cold she has no place to stay,  When you're planning your next holiday away, Go somewhere beautiful and warm, When she's wishing she could find a home for her baby who's about to be born.  She's scared she has nothing to eat, When you're planning your next meal to defeat, She scrapes through bins to find a crumb, And the whole time your pretending to be numb.  Ignoring the reality in the world we live in, To me that is an unforgivable sin.  Its unforgivable to me, ignoring the reality, Its unforgivable to me, ignoring brutality Its unforgivable to me, ignoring morality. Its unforgivable to me, as its just plain irrationality. Why aren't we helping other fight illness and disease, Well were hoping to fit into a smaller pair of jeans. Why don't we try and educate them, find out their needs, Instead were too busy checking our news feeds. Why don't we help them generate some income, Instead were too busy trying to bag our next lump sum. Why don't we help countries reach their development potential, Instead were outside buying more non essentials. (LIKE TAMPONS HAHA) Why don't we see this illnesses and disease, imposes high cost burdens on these families, If we help them generate some money, It will help higher their life expectancy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/11/2016 11:23:00 AM
Described in an interesting way. It gives a good point of view and overall message. I am not a perfect poet. Please feel free to read some of my poems.
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Date: 9/26/2016 9:56:00 AM
Great Poem, its very insightful to the issues we face these days.
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Georgie Elmer
Date: 10/7/2016 8:48:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read it! Loved your Happiness Extended Edition poem! :)
Date: 9/17/2016 11:52:00 PM
Georgie,Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Georgie Elmer
Date: 10/7/2016 8:39:00 AM
Hi Linda, thank you for the lovely welcome and for being my new poet friend! It seems like a great community! As I said in the last comment to you, I definitely enjoyed your poems and can't wait to read more of them :) Thank you for the advice, I definitely shall! As for poetic skills, I don't know anything really about poetry just enjoy writing so much, especially after travelling as I've witnessed many things and want to be able to express myself :) Being on here is opening my eyes to all the different styles, its really interesting! Could you tell me about your skills? I would love to know! Thank you! Georgie
Date: 9/16/2016 10:18:00 AM
Your poem totally ROCKS! I like the flow, the in-your-face honesty. I wonder what would happen if you took the last stanza and made it the first and took the first stanza and made it the last? The last line of the first stanza is so POWERFUL, that ending your poem with it would let it linger with the reader, really haunt them, underline your poem's theme. :) Only a suggestion, the poem is profound exactly as is. Welcome to Soup. Cheers, Cyndi
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Georgie Elmer
Date: 9/16/2016 10:39:00 AM
Thanks Cyndi! That is great advice, thanks so much! I look forward to reading your poems! Georgie
Date: 9/16/2016 9:42:00 AM
WOW, for a first poem, Georgie, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. 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 :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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Georgie Elmer
Date: 9/16/2016 10:44:00 AM
Hi Skat, what a lovely welcome! I'm sure it'll be an ll delight to read your poems too, thank you for being my first poetry Soup friend! :) About me, I've just got back from travelling around the world, living with impoverished communities to volunteer with them and help where I can! Now I can't stop writing poems about my experiences! Tell me about you, would love to hear more :) Hugs, Georgie

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