Poem: “Obscene, Obsolete”
our leaders have staked the nation
on a horse called corporate greed
do they believe the rights of people
less than vital, obsolete?
the politicians count their gold
withhold the truth, so we can’t see
has corruption killed our honor
robbed the masses, stolen dreams?
will the truth enrage a nation?
bereft of freedoms will they cry?
should we not reclaim the future?
fell the fools that sell the lies?
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Posted: August 19th, 2011 under Uncategorized.
Tags: marymargaretpark.com, mmp publishing, obscene obsolete
Comments
Comment from Oindrila
Time August 22, 2011 at 10:27 am
This poem is highly in tune with the contemporary upheaval in the whole world regarding corruption.Leaders and politicians are literally robbing the ordinary masses to satisfy their own greed.The poem gives beautiful expression to this issue!
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Comment from Bushra
Time August 22, 2011 at 10:31 am
i just love the blog,everything written in this poem is true,corruption is the thing which has killed dreams of many people i hope all this came to end soon.
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Comment from Mohamed
Time August 22, 2011 at 10:36 am
Well Done!! This poem is very good and indeed very true with excellent choice of words. Keep it up (Y)
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Comment from tanaselant
Time August 22, 2011 at 10:52 am
the poem is quite good with a very beautifully decorated blog which teach us that corruption is a Must for us to avoid ,because it will ruin the community
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Comment from Gordon
Time August 22, 2011 at 11:25 am
I enjoyed reading this poem it says a lot of things I’ve been thinking for a while. Thanks for the read and keep up the good work.
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Comment from pankaj garg
Time August 22, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Very touching lines. These days there is a revolution in my country to fight against corruption and I think this poem can fit somewhere with in that revolution. So I think it will be a good option to distribute this link to my friends…
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Comment from Quicksilver
Time August 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Its a poem with intense emotion if the writer it reflects that the writer is angry on something which is not shared to everyone because the Government keeps it for their own selfish wants.Everybody deserves to know the truth/facts because in this even though we are separated by race,religion,culture,politics when the time comes that that everybody is in trouble it is not the duty of one person to help but it is the duty of everybody.
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Comment from SrJac
Time August 22, 2011 at 3:11 pm
We need someone who invites to critical thinking and ponder where we are headed too. Politicians! today! can they be without blame? yet you speak and something yes a micro portion of the citizens bring in some changes but we need someone who invites to think objectively.
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Comment from greenlily
Time August 22, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Very well said! Short but very meaningful, very awakening, and filled with truth! Greedy and corrupt politicians have indeed robbed the masses and stolen their dreams. It’s time for us to wake up and do the needful.
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Comment from Rajeev Kumar singh
Time August 22, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Great poem to show the reality of the democracy where corrupt leader rule like a dictator and nothing happen.
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Comment from Prudhvi Kumar Reddy K
Time August 22, 2011 at 5:33 pm
This is the poem that explains the real attitude of politicians towards common people. I really like these lines.
Now there is a movement going in India against corruption. I am thinking that may be we could use your lines to protest the politicians.
We should do it for our better future. We should not let the politicians to take our rights away from us.
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Comment from sebnem
Time August 22, 2011 at 5:50 pm
You are a wonderful writer. You write of truths and I love the way you use words. You have a wonderful blog, keep it up. Keep writing.
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Comment from Supriyanto W
Time August 22, 2011 at 8:16 pm
History is just a distant memory. Corruption destroying the joints of the nation and state. Politics is cruel. Good poems
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Comment from sheila
Time August 22, 2011 at 11:57 pm
kudos to the poet. It speaks of the reality. corruption is indeed eating up a nation. I’m not really into politics, i find it complicated but as i read through this poem, i had a better understanding.
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Comment from Procapio Rosales
Time August 23, 2011 at 1:08 am
This is the fact that we are facing. Our world has invaded by those corrupted people. Very nice work and excellent choice of words. I admire your poem my friend. Keep it Up!
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Comment from Anakha
Time August 23, 2011 at 1:31 am
Truthful thinking. a sword to the politics. calm as sea, rage as sea shore. Nice poem. good insight. More poems……….
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Comment from Dan
Time August 25, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Your thought process is so true and hilarious at the same time. I bookmarked this site and will return shortly!
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Comment from Amari
Time August 20, 2011 at 10:24 am
Wow! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a completely different subject but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Wonderful choice of colors!
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