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You A'Int Got It Bad

So brother you ain’t got it bad, You have no right to be mad, There are children starving to death, And old people struggling for breath, Poor people with no food to eat, Are shot dead in the street. You’re pissed because you had to wait in line, Or your pizza wasn’t delivered on time, The price of fuel has gone sky high, And all you can do is *****, why?! So brother you ain’t got it bad, You have no right to be mad, Elsewhere soldiers are dying for bravery, And young girls are kidnapped and sold into slavery, You throw a fit because you can’t do what you please, While millions are dying of disease. Families are separated, Fathers are de-capitated, Trying to worship, Along with a multitude of hardships. So brother you ain’t got it bad, You have no right to be mad, So the next time you start to *****, Remember in this world you are rich, And quit whining about your woes, Because somewhere a landmine took some toes. Stop being a loudmouth louse, And thank God you have a house, Food and clothes and your health, A job, freedoms, family and friends, a lover and your wealth. You have finished this poem, stop for a moment and pray for those in need.

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Date: 8/1/2018 11:01:00 AM
Hello Timothy,I agree with everything you said in this poem. Life should not be this way. Today some homeless people got killed in a park. where they stayed. so sad it makes me angry. No one should live this way. have a nice day my friend.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/1/2018 12:09:00 PM
You are right Darlene. It's a crazy world we live in. Thank you. Best thoughts to you and yours.
Date: 7/7/2018 10:59:00 PM
Human nature sure is frustrating, isn't it? … Well-put, … although ultimately lost on those complainers, regrettably...at the same time that it does make you and me feel better... 'No easy answers,' as they say... Best wishes, Gershon
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 7/9/2018 5:14:00 PM
I agree Gershon, thanks
Date: 7/7/2018 7:53:00 PM
Awesome rant to help put things in perspective. We certainly do have it good here, Timothy. Well said.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 7/9/2018 5:14:00 PM
Thank You
Date: 7/4/2018 9:51:00 PM
Perfect rhyme in your creative slam on complainers.. I love it!
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 7/9/2018 5:14:00 PM
You have that right Lyric Man

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