»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #37
»
American Dream
| Open Poetry #37 |
|
American Dream |
|
Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
|
American Dream By Paul Wilson Gray cold monuments of society testament to the American dream Looking down from the heavens upon us heartless predators planning their next scheme The less fortunate… pawns in their game of life waiting…for the day of sacrifice Power brokers they are called by many in their towers with hearts as cold as ice The masses should revolt and destroy those ivory towers built from our blood and sweat Forget the little guy he’s another puppet on a string we haven’t cut yet Taste of bitterness from all the lies told leave us asking the age old question Why? Survival of those that exploit the rest of us…and line their pockets as we die Get rich quick schemes sold each day on T.V. like cola’s and other snake oil remedies Just call one eight hundred get rich quick he says…beat the rush get the inside track please Pinch your pennies and save the down payment on a new life of luxury today Payment is due on their ivory tower send it priority do not delay You’ve taken everything except my life to you I’m just a puppet on a string Set me free from this American dream the price to high I can’t buy anything ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-08-2006 06:12 PM).] |
||
| © Copyright 2006 Paul D. Wilson - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Paul, This is true on more levels then I care to comment on. Enjoyed the read. |
||
|
The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Great read Paul. Thanks. |
||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
nodding now they know it's not just me howling again....take heart Paullie. We come from strong stuff m'lovie.  |
||
|
Ixtab Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 105MEXICAlpan de las tunas |
who would want such a dream? , i understand and identify myself with your writing, myself being an unfortunate one.. Yet my humble opinion is that change is within, little as we may be we construct the power that others hold. so we can take it back. we really can. just my 2 c. |
||
|
nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
the price to high I can’t buy anything ... I worry every day about the same things, Paul Good write!  M |
||
|
Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Seymour...Thanks my friend for understanding...Paul The Lady...Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking time to read...Paul Serenity...I guess we all have to let off a little steam every now and then. I hope things are getting better for you. Thanks for letting me beat the drum a little...Paul lxtab...Maybe we can change things if we all stand together. Thanks for taking time to read and reply...Paul Maureen...I hear you loud and clear. Thanks for the read. Take care...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yes, there is just cause in this jaded view ~which you happened to express very well! ~ but then there is also the other side where American dreams truly do come true.  Paul, you vented very poetically! Sending you a big, warm hug, Linda |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
