The influencer
06/08/2021
Greed, is the motivator that,
which oils the mechanism of action.
Survival, is only the initiator, that
soon succumbs to wants’ affliction
It’s a fallacy to believe, or
convince ourselves otherwise
but, wants not needs
becomes, driver of possessions
Forsaking needs, we demonize wants,
offspring of Greed, the influencer.
It grows with possessions, hiding
under the umbrella of need.
Once possessions are attained
wants take control of our senses
Comments8
Very true. We all too often place want above need. Good poem
Or wants inadvertently become needs
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So true Suresh, need is relevant, want is irrelevant.
Andy
Yes, but the lines get blurred
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A fine write M.
Wanting to help others. Is that a need?
Only if they are devoid of self gratification
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Bloody wants in a consumerist hell.
I live in an Economy, not a Society. And great significance is given to levels of consumption as a measure of the health of the economy. This from politicians economists and any other expert that can be dragged in to the promotion of the cause, - Ie GROWTH.
(Hey I'm starting to rant)
And I fully endorse your analysis on the personal level - cleanly and rationally given its due.
Yes, we have become a victim of consumerism, and thus are wants are now our needs
Well written, M.S.
wide-lensed depthful insight, worded poetically: succinct..
great commentary! thanks for sharing
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... so much said in so few words .. insightful & intensely felt ...
Too generous
I had thought of stopping at the first verse
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