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Sorrow
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since 2006-06-14
Posts 83
Ireland

0 posted 2006-06-16 01:19 AM


**This is a poem about globalisation. How mulitnational companies are making money at any cost. I believe this to be a dark plight in our world**


Irrational Multinationals

Everywhere I go,
Advertisements rape my eyes,
Saying oh so casually,
"If you don't buy this then you'll die"

A global corporation
Telling me where to eat,
Your meals don't make me happy,
I'm not Lovin' your deceit.

Brand names are so hollow,
A status for the weak
Who have nothing else to offer
And are too afraid too speak.

They're just faceless monsters,
Polluting gentle minds,
Telling little girls:
"If you buy this then you're cool"
While the ones who can't afford it
Get kicked around at school.

Well I don't need your products
And I don't need your lies,
I don't need to wear your clothes
To hold my head up high.

So drink your rich campaign
And lock up your mansions tight,
I'll just sit and wonder,
How you'll sleep tonight.
It may be fine for you to sell your soul,
But this is one mind you'll never control.

© Copyright 2006 Keith - All Rights Reserved
Internalexile
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since 2006-06-15
Posts 38
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1 posted 2006-06-17 12:26 PM


Ahh too true, everything in being advertised on, sadly there is no escapes. I loved
"Everywhere I go,
Advertisements rape my eyes"
Brillient, well done sorrow!

Internalexile


Let the moonlight paint your face, let the stars be your cloak...

niere
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since 2006-04-23
Posts 77

2 posted 2006-06-17 06:03 PM


Very very relevant subject... one definitely classed as dark alright.
It's important we stop and realise this stuff now before it's too late...
Although I think to some extent we are all walking advertisements anyway.

But yeah, brilliant poem - it's gets you thinking, well done.

Midnitesun
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3 posted 2006-06-17 06:33 PM


A very interesting take on globalisation, one which highlights the negative effects of greedy corporate tentacles reaching around the world.  
I'll attempt to revisit this write later when I have more time, to offer some positive aspects of globalisation. Welcome to this nearly global poetry forum.

Sorrow
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since 2006-06-14
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Ireland
4 posted 2006-06-18 12:07 PM


Thanks guys for the comments. I'm glad most of you see where I'm coming from.
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