Notes About The Poem

Written May 25, 2016 and 
Inspired by the Lyrics II - The Black Crowes - Poetry Contest of Rob Carmack

Listen to poem:

Welcome To the World of Worldly

Welcome to the world of Worldly 
where we feast all night.
All those things you once thought wrong -
here they all are right!

Worldly’s citizens are many.
Membership is free.
Criminals are here as well as
high society.

Come here and forget your sorrows
and forget your past.
Leave your ethics at the door too.
Here they will not last.

Come consume the fatted calf.
Imbibe cherry wine.
Love is a four letter word.
Lust, though, is divine!

Little boys and pretty girls
are also here to serve you
(if you lean that way, of course).
All things are on the menu!

Worship with us at the alter.
The sacrament for sin
is your blood lust or that rush
you get beneath your skin.

We have got a secret leader
with the gift of charm.
Succumb to him. We will relax you.
Let us prick your arm.

Our special members love green color
and they love their gold. 
You might qualify one day. . . 
Just do as you're told.

Finally, remember this.
In Worldly you will be
with peers who think and act like you
(should you need sympathy).
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Empress Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Did you read it? You need to read more sweet Andrea! I saw one of the poems and saw comments congratulating so i came to this contests winners lolol! And i cant help but be in awe of your reading! Your voice sounds like one of those that you hear on radio! So captivating and professional like a voice actress! So good! This is a fave for me! Congrats sweet soul aunt
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Yes, I would have loved being a voice actress. It's fun. Thanks, Ink.
Gauthier Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Love your reading, Andrea ~ so lively and charming.
Woods Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
You have a beautiful voice for reciting and plenty of intonation to keep it real. The poem is very well written and charmingly cringy... would you call this passive aggressive? Congratulations!! Xo
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Haha. Love that charmingly cringy. I watch lots of TV.
mysore Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Amazing voice dear poet. This contest is a real treat for me, I sat through the poem with smile on my face, lovely write. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Awww thanks, Thriveni.
Anaya Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Congratulations Andrea! What a great recital voice you are, it's nice to hear you~
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
thanks so much, Anaya
Jones Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Andrea your poem is engaging! I love your voice! Congrats on your win!
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Thanks, Karen.
Devnath  Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Excellent poem digging in to the vision of our thoughts in modern society. A great 7. My fav. too. Loved always my lovely friend, bl
Jones Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 1:46 PM
I found a new fav! Awesome poem. Congrats.
Williams Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 6:22 AM
Very beautiful, Andrea. Congratulations on your win.
Johnson Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 10:54 PM
Yes, you are a teacher, it's heard in every line. I'll try to be a good boy, you know to me it's fine. :) It's easy to forget that teachers live in the same worldly world that we do. Thanks Teach.
Thirtyseven Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 10:11 AM
tweet's away
Kimathi Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Your piece is a mixture of humor, jitter and thrill, all fused together into a perfect masterpiece!! Congrats Andrea, for your WIN with this brilliant piece!! ;-)
Horne Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 12:12 PM
love this clever write, my friend - just realised you'd recorded a few of your poems - great to hear your voice x
Lamoureux Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 6:07 PM
A disturbing one but extremely well written. Congrats on your win.
Carmack Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 1:58 PM
Andrea, I like your take on the song and it's reminder of where we are headed. Congrats.
Scars Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM
Andrea, perfect for this contest, I loved it congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Thirtyseven Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Love that last line. Cringed a little at the boys and girls, but I'm sure that's the point. Loved it. Fav'ing; may I post a twitter link?
Hagy Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Great write... loved the audio too!... I have to update my computer software so I can get a decent voice recording as well. Like the last verse of this... there's the real truth!
Poet Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 1:48 PM
Wow!Lovely!!
Hicks Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 8:12 PM
Wow, Andrea ... happy you got past your technological obstacle so that we could hear your voice at long last! Very youthful and bubbly ... just like your personality. A good poem too, about the allure of vanity.
Haight Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Nicely written and read very expressively, Andrea. I couldn't identify with this contest, but you certainly created a great poem! All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Grasso Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 8:32 PM
I think I like this place! Great write! Your audio is crystal clear with timed perfectly. ...Fran
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 8:40 PM
oh boy, Francis, If you like this place, I must be a better salesperson than I ever imagined!! thanks for the comment.
Godwin Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 6:01 PM
I am impressed that you were inspired by the Black Crowes' lyrics. I've heard OF them, but don't know that I ever heard them and got nothing when I read the lyrics. This is a great poem, forget the contest, you wrote a gem in and of itself. Reminds me of a visit to The Hotel California! CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 8:41 PM
I never heard the song, just read the lyrics. I did not understand the lyrics but what little i understood made me think of this. thanks for the Hotel CA. I had it in my mind!!
Salehi Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Beautifully done Andrea. I ate the fatted calf and I drank the cherry wine now I am completely full and drunk. You have done your job
Mac Donald Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Nicely done, Andrea! You've touched on many bases while graciously giving each a well deserved backward kick. Best of luck with the contest! Hugs, Mikki
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