All those wants that we fiend,
The most desirable of people, places, and things,
Once we feel, reach, and use them it seems,
Less grand and important than we originally deemed,
Hype is the biggest crack pipe,
It lifts us up, pushes our luck, and makes us do things that ain't right,
So selfish despite worldwide poverty and blight,
As we wait in lines (for days) for tickets, gadgets, and Nikes!
But seldom pray, volunteer, vote, and work for what's right,
Do we not care? Are we too lazy? Or do we just believe the hype?
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Don't Believe The Hype (C'mon!)
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DubbleDhee says: Public Enemy warned us about believing the hype, huh? U did a great job of pointing out how selfish we are and to focus on what's really important. Hype really is a drug that clouds are judgement. Great flow and use of words to illustrate your point. Bravo!! |
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WarriorCarryingWater says: Thanks DubbleDhee! |
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after vision says: my poet, hype is the carrot in front of the donkey, forever chasing. thanks for the wake up call |
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WarriorCarryingWater says: Thanks After vision! |
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jlmoore2 says: Great observation. We have to make a habit of thinking for ourselves. The key KISS (keep it simple stupid)! We simplify to make room for clarity. Streamline our living for important and the meaningful in life. Stop being comsumers! |
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WarriorCarryingWater says: Thanks jlmoore2! |
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