Paper thin, strong as iron
its glossy surface distracts us from reality
we play with it, and decorate, our homes
as if it matters.
We borrow everything we need
having forgotten what that means
and pay later, buy today
living out someone else’s dreams.
Action figures litter our homes
whilst heroes go unsung
We see the world through plastic drones
Helping others isn’t fun.
And now I care no more about the truth.
I care even less for those around me.
Distracted by the plastic I turn, smile
And see nothing.
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Author:
Appletree (
Offline) - Published: October 21st, 2017 04:43
- Comment from author about the poem: Never tried to write a poem before. Felt the need. Not trying to pretend I have talent or anything like that; just wondered what people thought.
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Welcome APPLE and thanks for a great first poem ~ more please ! MPS is a great site and we will all encourage you to write more POETRY ! Your poem has great rhythm & flow which makes it easy to read and recite. The subject is very apt in today's "Buy now ~ Pay later" philosophy. The average HOUSEHOLD credit card debt in the UK is in excess of £13,000 and many are paying very high interest rates and getting deeper into debt ! Paying for CHRISTMAS on Credit is a big culprit ! Thanks for caring & sharing ~ Yours BRIAN (UK)
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