False Realities

False Realities

A Poem by Terry L & Linda L Shuff
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Poem on Movies and modern entertainment.

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Players on the silver screen,what need of you have we?
Your barren victories you stage,are false realities.
for love of fame and fortune,violence and hate
their children pay the cost,the innocence they've lost. 
No spotlight on the life of those,who face the daily strife
they do not crave the accolades,they value grace in life.
They are the stars that light the world,that blinds the shallow mind
Few are those that see them,and recognize their kind.

© 2018 Terry L & Linda L Shuff


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I do not know how to quantify the effectiveness of mass media since I do not participate in it to a large degree. I have not had satellite or cable TV most of my life & I've lived in the boondocks where going to the movies is a major trek not worth taking. My sister spent her life escaping thru reading Danielle Steele's books (an author I consider to be at the height of romantic escapism) -- I read books for almost the opposite reason, to read about REAL tragedy so that I can stop feeling sorry for myself in whatever challenges I face. Your poem is an interesting thought-provoking treatise on escapism (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Terry L & Linda L Shuff

3 Years Ago

I hope that my poems are not thought to be directed to any one person. I don't go down that road. Mo.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

Beautiful share from a beautiful person . . .



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I do not know how to quantify the effectiveness of mass media since I do not participate in it to a large degree. I have not had satellite or cable TV most of my life & I've lived in the boondocks where going to the movies is a major trek not worth taking. My sister spent her life escaping thru reading Danielle Steele's books (an author I consider to be at the height of romantic escapism) -- I read books for almost the opposite reason, to read about REAL tragedy so that I can stop feeling sorry for myself in whatever challenges I face. Your poem is an interesting thought-provoking treatise on escapism (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Terry L & Linda L Shuff

3 Years Ago

I hope that my poems are not thought to be directed to any one person. I don't go down that road. Mo.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

Beautiful share from a beautiful person . . .
Good philosophical points here. I just wonder why those who face the daily strife keep going to the movies.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Terry L & Linda L Shuff

5 Years Ago

I don't know the answer to that. But myself and friends see the results,perhaps I included to many i.. read more
Terry L & Linda L Shuff

3 Years Ago

I read my poem today, and have realized the people who live the daily strife have met reality unlike.. read more
John the Baptist

3 Years Ago

I agree with your comments about poetry. Unfortunately, in this digital/electronic age, it is less p.. read more

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Added on July 16, 2018
Last Updated on July 16, 2018
Tags: violence, greed, movies'TV

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Terry L & Linda L Shuff
Terry L & Linda L Shuff

mechanicsburg pa, cumberland county, United States Minor Outlying Islands



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Hello, my wife and myself are retired senior citizens. Married 49 years. I've been writing poetry off and on for 20 years. My wife is my best reviewer. My poetry spans many subjects. Looking forward .. more..

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