Poems About Consumerism Seeking Friendly Advice
#consumerism
the old city
the old
city needs
to be
reincorporated,
the skeleton
needs
new flesh,
opened eyes
out of
curiosity,
her lover's
life
breathed back
into her,
a crowd
of people
wandering
inside
of her,
debating,
discussing
how they
can continue
to keep
her alive
from
now on.
city needs
to be
reincorporated,
the skeleton
needs
new flesh,
opened eyes
out of
curiosity,
her lover's
life
breathed back
into her,
a crowd
of people
wandering
inside
of her,
debating,
discussing
how they
can continue
to keep
her alive
from
now on.
#identity
#city
#environment
#consumerism
#responsibility
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The Empress's New Cloths
I wonder how we'd fare
if we had no more cloths to wear
stripped naked of the images
we see in the mirror
donning hate like a cape
and no more pride to hide behind
plus, jealousy is the new black
Well,
there's one thing that's certain
my soul will still be wearing
a pair mismatched socks
God can take the rest
but I draw the line
at having cold feet in heaven
you can't have my toasty toe sweaters
if we had no more cloths to wear
stripped naked of the images
we see in the mirror
donning hate like a cape
and no more pride to hide behind
plus, jealousy is the new black
Well,
there's one thing that's certain
my soul will still be wearing
a pair mismatched socks
God can take the rest
but I draw the line
at having cold feet in heaven
you can't have my toasty toe sweaters
#jealousy
#hate
#hope
#consumerism
#SelfWorth
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The piper
I open my eyes
To the morning suns glow
And chase my dreams
Across the raging sea
I follow my muse
Along the whispered winds
I stumble through fields
Glazed with the studded stars
The maddened king knows
And I bet his harem girls do
Frightened mystic cries my name
Cause I've seen his truth
When the beast has been awakened
The ground will rumble
Armies shriek in terror at his roar
Ancient city walls will tumble
Knowing the piper is here
To collect his debt
Playing his...
To the morning suns glow
And chase my dreams
Across the raging sea
I follow my muse
Along the whispered winds
I stumble through fields
Glazed with the studded stars
The maddened king knows
And I bet his harem girls do
Frightened mystic cries my name
Cause I've seen his truth
When the beast has been awakened
The ground will rumble
Armies shriek in terror at his roar
Ancient city walls will tumble
Knowing the piper is here
To collect his debt
Playing his...
#beauty
#music
#consumerism
#culture
#morality
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migrant workers
the pain is etched
on each face,
heavy loads being carried
under constant strain,
moving to gather crops
in the blistering sun,
weathered skin
under shaded hats,
bone, muscle and souls
all sore and tired,
moving back and forth
finishing the day's labor,
still overworked and underpaid
so a few rich can have more,
while the poor are nourished
by strong will and determination.
on each face,
heavy loads being carried
under constant strain,
moving to gather crops
in the blistering sun,
weathered skin
under shaded hats,
bone, muscle and souls
all sore and tired,
moving back and forth
finishing the day's labor,
still overworked and underpaid
so a few rich can have more,
while the poor are nourished
by strong will and determination.
#identity
#earth
#consumerism
#HumanRights
#culture
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a new society
A new society
The binary or the non binary, has awaken the devil in us
we can be what we feel like in the moment
Every instinct, the hidden fright of our minds we have through our culture denied pass, to our consciousness
are now invited to come up into the open in the name self -expression, and in the name of dignity welcomed
the last vestige of ignominy, has made us sub-human
There is no longer a cohesion, we are lone stars on the planet, free of obligation to fellow man, free to consider
we are indebted to no one but ourselves.
The binary or the non binary, has awaken the devil in us
we can be what we feel like in the moment
Every instinct, the hidden fright of our minds we have through our culture denied pass, to our consciousness
are now invited to come up into the open in the name self -expression, and in the name of dignity welcomed
the last vestige of ignominy, has made us sub-human
There is no longer a cohesion, we are lone stars on the planet, free of obligation to fellow man, free to consider
we are indebted to no one but ourselves.
#music
#consumerism
#tradition #risk
#tradition #risk
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NATO's war
NATO's war.
It was on a bright day in 1949 the Washington treaty was signed and later called NATO.
This treaty was purely an American undertaken and designed to surround Russia with enemy troops and sow distrust of the Russia based on endless propaganda.
When the communist system collapsed one would think
NATO was no longer needed, but no, not so, because
that organization had changed its character from a passive watchdog to an aggressive mastiff.
The US administration had promised Russia under Gorbachev that NATO would not expand further eastward, but...
It was on a bright day in 1949 the Washington treaty was signed and later called NATO.
This treaty was purely an American undertaken and designed to surround Russia with enemy troops and sow distrust of the Russia based on endless propaganda.
When the communist system collapsed one would think
NATO was no longer needed, but no, not so, because
that organization had changed its character from a passive watchdog to an aggressive mastiff.
The US administration had promised Russia under Gorbachev that NATO would not expand further eastward, but...
#money
#cars
#books #consumerism
#books #consumerism
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The Aquarium
Welcome to the aquatic shed
the only way out is through.
Sharpened fins swim overhead,
dinky critters distract below.
Gaze upon fragmented life
where every stroke rehearsed.
The devoted watch with wearied eyes
as each relation is unearthed.
Tempered glass reflecting screens
showing this season’s outtakes.
We mourn behind the scenes
then laugh when the conveyor breaks.
So tunnel under bothered blue
or stand tall on mortal limbs.
If only impulse you can subdue
you can choose to sink or swim.
the only way out is through.
Sharpened fins swim overhead,
dinky critters distract below.
Gaze upon fragmented life
where every stroke rehearsed.
The devoted watch with wearied eyes
as each relation is unearthed.
Tempered glass reflecting screens
showing this season’s outtakes.
We mourn behind the scenes
then laugh when the conveyor breaks.
So tunnel under bothered blue
or stand tall on mortal limbs.
If only impulse you can subdue
you can choose to sink or swim.
#addiction
#vanity
#freedom
#consumerism
#responsibility
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AI. Man
AI. man
An important city was bombed a hundred times
during the long horrid night
I read one person was killed; how amazing is that
The newspaper report does not ask questions.
I have a mental picture of an AI person who looks
like a man in his thirties, knows everything and
speak every language you can think of, except
perhaps a local Indian speak in the Amazon
you can’t knock him over as he is gyro balanced
and his political opinions are pro-authoritarian.
He lives in Ukraine, whose army is indestructible
the leader is made...
An important city was bombed a hundred times
during the long horrid night
I read one person was killed; how amazing is that
The newspaper report does not ask questions.
I have a mental picture of an AI person who looks
like a man in his thirties, knows everything and
speak every language you can think of, except
perhaps a local Indian speak in the Amazon
you can’t knock him over as he is gyro balanced
and his political opinions are pro-authoritarian.
He lives in Ukraine, whose army is indestructible
the leader is made...
#identity
#beauty
#politics
#consumerism
#art
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night club
Club nocturnal
In Bilbao, on a warm evening, he walked past a nightclub
walked in and had a beer; he could have gone to
a Guggenheim Museum and be culturally minded, absorb
and mention it later in a passing conversation, “the other
day at the Guggenheim.”
At the club, a group of people sat drinking affluent bubbly
wine, thinking it was champagne, the group laughed a lot
and apparently had a fine time, although, he thought they
were a bit frenzied about the fun
The people around the table didn’t look prosperous and
the women looked...
In Bilbao, on a warm evening, he walked past a nightclub
walked in and had a beer; he could have gone to
a Guggenheim Museum and be culturally minded, absorb
and mention it later in a passing conversation, “the other
day at the Guggenheim.”
At the club, a group of people sat drinking affluent bubbly
wine, thinking it was champagne, the group laughed a lot
and apparently had a fine time, although, he thought they
were a bit frenzied about the fun
The people around the table didn’t look prosperous and
the women looked...
#beauty
#apocalypse
#consumerism
#dance
#culture
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One footstep
I will lay down and rest for a while although I will note in my mind the sun is shining. Its rays touch my face with a warmth that reminds me that not everything is ice and cold . I almost feel the strokes of
loving and kindness and my mothers face materialises it jogs my memory of the authenticity of an unconditional love and I fight hard to stop the tears rolling down my cheeks. I need to see and I do not one cloud in the sky but birds soaring In the truest cerulean blue I have ever had the privilege to take in . It’s a reminder of feeling free . Colours in nature are the gifts...
loving and kindness and my mothers face materialises it jogs my memory of the authenticity of an unconditional love and I fight hard to stop the tears rolling down my cheeks. I need to see and I do not one cloud in the sky but birds soaring In the truest cerulean blue I have ever had the privilege to take in . It’s a reminder of feeling free . Colours in nature are the gifts...
#courage
#women
#money
#mirror
#consumerism
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s view of the ocean of print
A view of the ocean of print
On the night sky over Australia, among thousands of stars
the dog of hell appeared, killing the Aboriginal men
but a woman of the tribe slaughtered the dog, the men
were spared, as the legend says.
A beautiful story if not told right, but the dream is true.
Is London becoming a murder capital of the West?
The article had the face of black youth; surely an incident
or is the writer trying to tell us something?
The newspaper relates news from the Ukraine war and tells
of a new long-range rocket capable of...
On the night sky over Australia, among thousands of stars
the dog of hell appeared, killing the Aboriginal men
but a woman of the tribe slaughtered the dog, the men
were spared, as the legend says.
A beautiful story if not told right, but the dream is true.
Is London becoming a murder capital of the West?
The article had the face of black youth; surely an incident
or is the writer trying to tell us something?
The newspaper relates news from the Ukraine war and tells
of a new long-range rocket capable of...
#beauty
#consumerism
#art
#dance
#culture
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disappointment
Disappointment
I read about made people escape the crazy world.
The civilization we call modern life by hiding in a hidden little town in Laos
A place Where they can be irrational on their terms
Sleep when they want to and drink beers when they feel like it.
Eccentric" rich millionaires," in Norway flee to Swiss of all places
A state is so chemically clean of fun and clutter.
The people in Swiss are not impressed by these rich/ poor escapees
Who bitterly and grouchy talk about the high taxes.
The Norwegians' rich eccentricity is...
I read about made people escape the crazy world.
The civilization we call modern life by hiding in a hidden little town in Laos
A place Where they can be irrational on their terms
Sleep when they want to and drink beers when they feel like it.
Eccentric" rich millionaires," in Norway flee to Swiss of all places
A state is so chemically clean of fun and clutter.
The people in Swiss are not impressed by these rich/ poor escapees
Who bitterly and grouchy talk about the high taxes.
The Norwegians' rich eccentricity is...
#money
#cars
#mirror
#books
#consumerism
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