McWorld

Where we may be heading

Walking through the McWorld today

I started to McWonder

How long before the McSkies are filled

With patented McThunder

Quite soon the McSun will be shining down

On McFields of bland McFlowers

And we'll be measuring McTime in 

Corporate-approved McHours

The McRocks of McEarth will be uniform chunks

Of carefully portioned McGranite

And we'll all be blissfully happy

On our tasteless little McPlanet 

Reviews

[richom]

I loved this. Not only is it very clever and expertly written, but is sadly all too accurate. I can remember walking down city streets passing one small shop after another. The variety of stores and the friendly, personal service provided by small shopkeepers has been swamped by today's cookie-cutter megastores.
But there's no going back. Regards, McRichard

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Rich. I remember those days too; I still shop at small family owned stores whenever possible - there are a few around.

[richom]

It occurred to me that we should watch out for a business merger that would result in McWalmart stores. That would be a sure sign of the apocalypse.

[Rita L. Sev]

I'm outta here when that happens! ;)

[Frieda P]

Now that's funny....

[Eddie Phillips]

Rita this poem is insightful, cryptically funny, and just plain truthful. We are lost in the quagmire of a corporate world of influence and greed. Sadly we may not be able to see our way out of it for generations. Wonderful poem!

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly - I still prefer small businesses and Mom and Pop type stores, but there are fewer of them everyday... there is little charm left... Thanks, Eddie

[Jack...]

Your poem is my happy meal. Very McCool Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Don't choke on the prize inside... Thanks, Jack! :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Oh no, I will get on a rocket and go to the Star...bucks. Brilliant little piece of have here, ma'am. Thank you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Pryde - Ha, Starbucks will be next...

[rutherford]

A whimsical and well structured gem. Sky, flowers, time and earth refashioned into a sterile package. Second thought about the tone--it's whimsical up to the last line then a cynical little twist.

[Rita L. Sev]

Pretty much my MO - silly, but with a bite. Thanks, John.

[Angel]

Looks like another Rita-style success!! I love your humor...you can take the most mundane situation, and make me smile.
Fantastic piece, my Little Bird!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel - I love to give smiles!

[redflutterby]

Very timely thoughts in this Rita....our world has become so commercialized. Makes me think of Charlie Brown in the Christmas Special lamenting about Snoopy's over decorated dog house and the aluminum Christmas trees. Sad...

[Rita L. Sev]

Poor Charlie Brown - he was right then, and he's right now - everything is too commercial! Thanks, Red!

[Tate Morgan]

lol this is great What kid wouldnt love to make this into a song? So relevant

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tate! I'll have to get a musician on the task of setting this to music... ;)

[Tate Morgan]

let me know if you need me

[Dr. Wood ?]

Mcmarvelous ....................

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you...