The Influencer

SureshG

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

  • Author: SureshG (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 9th, 2021 00:01
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments8

  • Saxon Crow

    Very true. We all too often place want above need. Good poem

    • SureshG

      Or wants inadvertently become needs
      Thanks

    • Goldfinch60

      So true Suresh, need is relevant, want is irrelevant.

      Andy

      • SureshG

        Yes, but the lines get blurred
        Thanks

      • orchidee

        A fine write M.

      • dusk arising

        Wanting to help others. Is that a need?

        • SureshG

          Only if they are devoid of self gratification
          Thanks

        • Doggerel Dave

          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.

          • SureshG

            Yes, we have become a victim of consumerism, and thus are wants are now our needs

          • Jerry Reynolds

            Well written, M.S.

          • L. B. Mek

            wide-lensed depthful insight, worded poetically: succinct..
            great commentary! thanks for sharing

            • SureshG

              Thanks

            • Neville


              ... so much said in so few words .. insightful & intensely felt ...

              • SureshG

                Too generous
                I had thought of stopping at the first verse



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