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Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

0 posted 2009-02-11 03:54 PM

What future comes to greet
In the name of the poor and weak?
Will we receive that which we seek?

Who can in reflection truly see
That the past the future will be
And fiat money is never free,
What will become?

How can spending set things right
When it shines as a broken light
That can not turn back approaching night?

Throwing paper at coming depression
And propel us all into inflation
As the leaders prey on our emotion,
What will become?

Gloom

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

1 posted 2009-02-11 05:04 PM

The situation is rather gloomy, Professor Gloom. I cope by thinking that come what may, something more substantial than money and material prosperity, will remain, upon which we can rebuild. And learn from the lessons of history, again? I wonder . . .

Your poem is thought provoking and timely.

art

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2009-02-11 06:50 PM

Gloomy, yet timely, thoughts, Professor.
It is as though modern life as we know it, is falling away to make way for the building of a new order based on fundamentals, a solid foundation, ethics, and principles. May God help us all.

EA

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2009-02-12 03:31 AM

Very timely and gloomy poem Professor gloom. Right on target.
Ida

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2009-02-12 04:44 AM

I second EA's opinion.
In less there is more, trust.
We must learn to BE, more than to HAVE. And it will save our Mother Earth and bring new wellbeing for ALL.

You are true to your name, dear Professor Gloom. Today the sun shines, sending you a sunny hug.

Love,
Margherita

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

5 posted 2009-02-12 07:35 AM

Thank you all for taking the time to read and respond to my words.

Gloom

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

6 posted 2009-02-13 06:14 AM

I stew a lot over the future and whether it can be met or not.

M

rkcraig
Member

since 2003-02-27

Posts 202
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

7 posted 2009-02-13 06:42 AM

as someone who's currently been laid off - I can't help but wonder what's around the next corner. Should I take whatever job I can find ? Should I go back to school and get into more debt untill the economy stabilizes and there are more job opportunities?

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