A crib to the world

truth of soul,

lies of men

neglect your love

and live in vain...

sigh in deep

rot on earth

prosper in self

and burn in rain..

you're kind to you

never held hugs or hand

doomed since birth

your affection is blain..

looming unworthy

of words and care

slaves of money

you fools are sane..

flip your heart

made of black

see inside

it's a loss in gain..

lying on graves

of soldiers and martyrs

your tears are dried

and your eyes are plain

devoid of sympathy

and its close cousins

your lungs have water

alas! you never drain

pimps to remixes

to FB and narcissism

aghast at peace

your f*&ing looks of disdain

hear ye mortals

sons of greed

come back to ground

and pay your heed

to only earth

that you have earned

to love and respect

and poor and need

to conquer the urge

of being in misery

and forget money

while resting in peace

Reviews

[moog-drika]

this surely showed the darkest side of the world, of the society, of the system, of us. the more we are pushed to step ahead, the more we invent new ways to pollute our essence. I loved how you poured the situation out with rhythm. Each of the lines showed it very interestingly. Well done!

[Gaurav]

Thank you so much for the review. I am optimistic that we will somehow go past this dark age and live in a world of love and peace.

[Digvijay Singh]

How well thia poem shows faces of humanity that we hide. Nicely written.

[Gaurav]

Thank you for the review

[John the Baptist]

Unusual rhyme scheme in this one, with the last line of every verse rhyming except the last one. Has the sound of a Biblical prophet railing at evildoers. The main sin appears to be greed. Interesting work.

[Gaurav]

Thank you John

[Onlyme]

Well said and so true. Money is the root of all evil. And human selfish ways. And society in general.

[Gaurav]

Thank you for taking out time to review the work.

[Chris Shaw]

Paints a pretty dark picture of how we humans are at the moment. When money rules everything, that's what you get. Thankfully, not everyone is that way inclined. Thought provoking write. Thank you.

Chris

[Gaurav]

Thank you Chris for your review.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Gaurav.

[Rana]

Remarkable flow and wisdom. Lies may only be other perspectives, in one we're all fools and none sane. My favorite lines,
"to conquer the urge
of being in misery"
A stimulating read. Good piece!

[Gaurav]

Thank you for the review. Appreciate it :)

[barleygirl]

I like the way you've crafted this message of scorn, which feels like you're spitting out venom, but I'm not following every twist & turn of your message . . . that's OK, I can still appreciate the clarity of strong feeling you convey, even if I don't follow the storyline. Your writing style here sounds like it's done in a more old-fashioned poetic style from 100 or 200 years ago (not a bad thing, just an observation). Fondly, Margie

[Gaurav]

Hey Margie...thank you so much for the review :)

[Leslie Philibert]

An excellent poem from the many fine Indian poets you find here. I like especially the speed evoked by the short lines, and the critical content, this is a kind of Antifa shout...well done,

[Gaurav]

Thanks a lot Leslie..this is some very encouraging feedback..we writers are made of emotional bones ..thanks again

[¿]

Unfortunately no designer makes Love....otherwise I would've bought the whole counter! (I know you know this one)
How I wish all living creatures on the earth is doing things just for happiness....well many are doin' that....but most are busy in increasing cash balance and buying fake pleasure...
Each stanza is a great read here....thanks for sharing :)

[Gaurav]

That's a very relevant Tahsin - to have a world where birds can fly without worrying about pollution choking them to death...the love which is at the heart of all of us and not jealousy or envy or hatred.
thank you for your kind words..stay blessed :)

[¿]

Am happy to find a person who does cares for the peace....you're heartedly welcome Gaurav....Almighty's grace be upon you :)

[Gaurav]

Thank you :)

[wordman]

the me now generation,no body but me

[Gaurav]

I know. It's humans without humanity

[jacob erin-cilberto]

greed, social media...showing off who we are---kindness, love devoid in our spirits...

we cannot buy happiness or humility or love....
that comes free if only we accept it...and feel for others.
j.

[Gaurav]

Rightly said. One who gives is the one who deserves