Our little planet

poem by: Steven Godfrey
Written on Apr 26, 2017

By Steven Godfrey

This planet that we live on , a dot in outer  space 
Some people on it , don't belong to the human race 
Dictators , politicians , murderers ,kings and queens 
They cannot live without power and extract it by any means 

Thank god I'm just passing through a smaller dot am i 
I would not want to live forever, i could give you many reasons why 
So much suffering , oppression ,cruelty and hate 
That's just in one news bulletin each morning before eight

These leaders think they are above us all , that's where mankind has gone wrong 

It's true people need guidance in life ,but to many are just  dragged along 

No respect earned , is a result of none being shown
Give people direction let them know where we are  going 

Until attitudes change and people learn to trust 
Only will our lives improve and not be so unjust
From politics to religion it really gives me the bird 
Everybody's shouting , but the real people are never heard .





 

Tags: rhyme, anger, hope,

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Allison Green commented:
It made me think, which I loved. It rhymed well and was really honest. Everything stated is sadly true.
Steven Godfrey commented:
Thanks Allison , appreciate your kind words , I just write down what's in my head but also from my heart
Frank Hornby . commented:
This poem is so true to the word......life is so easy .....people complicate, and abuse it........

 

 

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