Some of us are middle class
our checks go out the door
children needing hearing aids
At a young age of four
Some of us went to school
then had a small hand take part
Snobby rich women stayed at home
while hearing themselves fart
some of us have lost good jobs
that were closed and sent over seas
while expensive suits are being bought
to cover the rich mans dirty knees
They say to some live to work
Then some work to barely live
Healthcare plans are a perk
That take instead of give
Advertisments that carry a shield
There are those that carry an umbrella
Protect us, for no emergencies yield
To the average middle class Fellow_
Holiday seasons bring happiness and cheer
Go buy lobsters and perhaps some cavier
Do you think about the homeless americans
From beautiful homes, poor streets remain afar
Do you think some have never worked
they chose this life for themselves
Some at a time were just as good as you
you say responsibility is put on shelves
A man at a bridge jumps
too afraid to look behind
his children are hungry
a suicide note is signed
A mother's pride hides her painful tears
Medals and flowers are proudly displayed,
A hero honored by his young family of 4 years
As a little hand salutes while taps are played.
Sad this is what it comes to
the many that gone astray
Perhaps if you have nothing
get on your knees and pray
We all worship religion in different ways
Jewish,catholic,and others that mean good
Religious holidays celebrated on different days
taught not to hate ..but if only one could
Some cry that Santa was not in a parade
Christmas is cancelled the rage in a fit
Jewish Families smile while memories are made
As for years Minoras are peacefully lit
Kwanzza holiday of seven principles a new generation
Bearing seasons,gifts,candles and mostly family roots
Seven days of Ancient African harvest celebration
"Matunda Ya Kwanza" in which means "First Fruits"
Thank your country for what you have
love your sister and brother
the gifts of care are with you
As is understanding one another
Author notes
HAPPY WINTER ALL, I am a christian however all this arguement of who should celebrate what is getting me confused..They cannot take your Church or Family from you so perhaps rather than argue we should be thankful ..
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL
Written November 16th, 2004
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hey i love this poem it is so strong and i feel what you are trying to say to people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyway check out my poems some are good!!! tty
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Excellent piece really reached me on another level.. Keep up the great work!
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excellent
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this is an important topic and a powerful, comprehensive argument.
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YOu know I have always said that truly the richest things in life have no price, like that of humanity.
Extremely well crafted vent, and inpirational instructiuon.
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Very good writing here. You brought your point across well. Keep on writing. I really enjoyed reading this.
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yes we should be more thankful for what we have, but not only at Christmas right? And not all rich people are snoby, but most are indeed. I am glad you brought this to attention, thanks and great job
love my darling and Merry Christmas
andie -
I really liked this poem. Gave me goose bumps, it was so well written. Way to strike it to the snobs, that don't want to help out those less fortunate. Keep up the great writing, poet!
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So many thoughts sprung to mind here... while I read the parts about the rich Americans and their caviar, I was reminded of the twentysome women at my mom's factory who had to be let go this year because the company is losing money. And it also brought to mind the overabundant political correctness that has started to invade the season... no one is going to be fooled by a 'holiday tree.' Instead of trying to water down one religion, how about if we display menorahs and Kwanzaa symbols, etc. just as widely as we display Christmas (yes... CHRISTMAS... not HOLIDAY trees?) Generalizing the holiday will not make it more inclusive.
Ahh, but I'm on my soapbox now. I think you wanted to make people think, and you definitely got my wheels turning. Nicely done.
Elizabeth
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If you are Christian go ahead and say Merry Christmas. The Christians have a back ground of peacefulness and helpfulness, so go ahead and don't be afraid of saying Merry Christmas.
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This definitely promotes Christmas cheer and good will. Great message for all to hear. If only everyone could be so open-minded and accepting...or at least tolerant all year round! I think this is a really great idea and pretty well put together. If you polish it a little in terms of meter it would be outstanding!! Great job! Thanks for featuring this!
Sheryl -
haaaaaaah!
Way to find a way to keep people up for tha holidayz. I'm more impressed. For some strange reason alot poems have been good perticularly this one (sry if i misspelled that) Great job
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wow this is mind blowing stuff. never stop the writing got it, good. well thats all for now. bye.
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excellent!
cool stuff!!!i really love this one...this is just blowing,,yeah that'st...blowing!!! -
I didnt really expect this but I have to say, I had a laugh in the beginning with the...
Snobby rich women stayed at home
while hearing themselves fart
I almost got offended because im a stay at home mom but then I quickly laughed cus im definitely not the rich part. after I got over that, I thoroughly enjoyed the poem. lol good write
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Wow. I didn't expect that from the title, but this is an amazing poem. I love all the issues you bring up, and how you present them so bluntly but you're still not mean about it. I think we need more people with this attitude in the world. Happy holidays!
~Anjil -
great, great, write. I think you did a beautiful job on this poem. I think it rhymned a nd flowed absolutely awsome. May you have a wonderful holiday, and thank you for sharing this great present, God Bless, Getsbetter
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Meaningful Poem
I am impressed with your writing style as You have injected reality for everyone within this awesome creation. Your talent of poetry is shining brightly as you gather a rather large audience of readers. I certainly want to Thank You for sharing your wonderful poetic talent and especially your creative personality with the world and your readers. Great Job. I can only leave by saying that I hope You keep your poetic pens ink flowing so Your beautiful poetry keeps growing. Your Reading Fan, MickPigKnuckles
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Sage, profound poem with a mixture of humor but with a serious message. I look forward to reading more of your work! Best wishes ~Z~
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Deep poem which I liked a lot, keep writing because this was great
All the best,
Pozo
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wow! I really like this poem! I totally agree...and when I think about it, I sit and pray that the people who have no homes will hopefully find shelter for the winter. It's so sad that it has to be like that. I like this poem a lot! Great write! Oh, and thank you very much for commenting on my poem 'On the swingset'! I apprecitate it! Thanks again.
~~Katie~~ -
Excellent
"...the wearisome anguish of mortal consequence...," it's a line from my own, but appropriate here I believe. Great work with desolation and transendence over despair here. -
That is truly a beautiful poem...The flow was unique....The structure was perfect....It was a wonderful write...Great Job...Laura
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Very Good
This is quite powerful, nice end rhymes and a steady flow of meaning and context. Might I suggest a more focused look at each stanza and perhaps getting a more consistent line lenght through out? ... Best Regards... Liz -
great work! it's funny about the fart thing... he eh he... but that's not the point... not really sure what the piont is right now but i'm thinking about it! he he he... keep on keepin on! ~Keely
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Very Good!
not sure I could have put it any better myself, and I love the points you make that are so true. You have a wonderful heart, and please let it keep on shining through!
-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
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everyone takes life for granted we rush around and complain about our problems , when actually there should be no complaints , with have a home and family and love and food , its great to see some one put into such a good poem what alot of people can be like , some of the comments on certain society groups is done in a kind of subtle humour , i like it alot , nice piece of work
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I love this poem..its is awesome, and so very true..we all need to think about how blessed we really are because their are so many who are less fortunate who would love to lead a life like some of us who are so ungrateful, great write!
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This is... good. Simple, with veiled humor. Could use a little work with the flow, your syllable count doesn't work. But otherwise, its good. You did a nice job trying to connect with this piece. Keep working, you can only get better. Smile.
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This poem is so beautiful and touches my heart. The imagary was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care. Sandy
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if everyone loved one another I would go crazy, I would not be able to wander round writing peotry and acting the martyr. I love to do that, many people say that for my age (7) I am a little depressing and gloomy but I say they do not know what they say. fools
the ever optulent
squeeg -
Wow! This is really good. It's so meaningful! I agree with the title, Love one another.
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hell yea...you said it...and i agree understanding and love are most important elements in sanity/humanity...bravo...oh and i love the rich ladies at home farting part too...lol
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This is such an incredible poem. It really makes you think about life and not take what you have for granted! Keep up the good work!
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oh so true
so very touching indeed, this piece was very thought provokative and had me thinking away after the first stanza.
Thank God for what you have
love your sister and brother
the gifts are care are with you
As is understanding one another
=oh so true, people, and i myself, take so many things for granted that we dont even know of...eg. we could not be able to live because you have a disease you were born with and we just time and life as a norm, something that comes by itself and the youths, me being one of them, think we know everything and that we are untouchable...until something happens that we didnt expect like a family member dying or such.
back to the piece...i enjoyed the rhyme a great deal and the flow was great...although, in the fourth stanza, the one with the cavier it was a bit off and seemed a bit too prolonged...
other than that, great work
keep it up
take care, with love
--Toby -
absolutely brilliant. great write. you opened my eyes to less fortunate people than me and how it may not be their fault. keep writing and putting out the message.
-jesus -
Very good poem.I enjoyed reading it alot.
Keep them coming.Write on Jim -
I know 'what' you were trying to say..but to be honest you missed the point of "love one another"...to love one another we are too treat each other equally..and not look at the outside appearance of what one has more or less than another...usually instead of whinging about what we dont have compared to someone else..starts with us getting off our butts and making a choice to make a change...noone can do it but us...and some work very hard for years, make sacrifices we dont know about etc...Good rant tho.....oh yes..im a single mother on a pension..that takes in street kids, druggies and feeds them gives them a roof and shower etc for as long as they need it...and im a pensioner....my door is open. We can all make a difference no matter our circumstances...just dont judge..love one another.
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I loved this poem as I call it a Cry for Justice poem.Love the farty part.It adds humor to a very serious topical poem.Keep writing as you have a unique style.
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This poem had a really good message, and the part where rich women stay at home and hear themselves fart made me laugh. I didn't think it did quite flow though.
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I commend your write as well as it's content. Flowed very well and had a great message. I hope,one day, no one will have to suffer this type worry or pain.
~~~POO~~~
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Brilliant
Wow this actually made my eyes teary
It's so true...We should thank God for what we have cause often we dont even realize how blessed we are to have homes and food. We get sad about these silly things when there's people out there who's hungry and will give anything to be in our shoes. This was a really inspiring poem and the flow was great. You did an amazing job on this, it's really special. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work God bless, take care.
~Lana
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