THe Green Beast

When I was three days out from birth
I paid never to know the green beast
The cost was plentiful, no love ever
I was most certainly taken by the green beast

In grade 4 I was told
1929 was a most marvelous year for this green beast
In grade 9 I was told
Of rivers crafted in blood for the acceptance of this green beast
In grade 12 I was told
Of many true loves mutilated by the claws of this green beast
In college I was told
That happiness comes from the worship of this green beast
In life I was told
That the green beast is the best spouse to have

Now I see
A earth with no future
Now I see
A man with no love
Now I see
An adult with an infant's education
Now I see
Nation killing Nation
Now I see
Women and Men calling a cardboard box home

Now, when will you see
who the green beast really is?
 

Reviews

[Freedom's Child]

This green beast can be many visualisations of a green beast, it can be the monster of loch ness, it can be the hulk, it can be the interpret fear to you, and you think he lives inside your heart, it can be a goblin, or a trol, it is a mystery as it is lovely for the reader, so good job! Perfectly done! X

[Freedom's Child]

Thank you, nothing better than when as a reader you can go where you want to go with a writing.

[Legolas]

I love this. It talks of the diminishing state of the world. we need to do something fast.

[Freedom's Child]

Thank you and you are right we are all but out of time and worse of all there are few like you and I who really care.

[Legolas]

That is the sad part.

[JourneyBlu]

Again, I love how you leave lots of room for intrepretation. I especially love the verse of what you see now, and in particular the line "an adult with an infant's education." You are a wonderful writer and thanks for putting your work out there!

[Freedom's Child]

Thank you!

[Rhea752]

*GASP* i have no words for this thought provoking piece. well done Matt :D

[Freedom's Child]

Thank You!