We live in a world

inspired by "What a wonderful world" by Louis Armstrong

We live in a World:

“And I think to myself

What a wonderful world.”

No, what a shameful world.

What is wonderful about,

War, Hunger, Death?

We Live in a World,

full of Ignorance.

“I see trees of green, red roses, too,

I see them bloom, for me and you.”

No, I see the wealthy, ignoring the hungry.

I see a guy on a skateboard, driving past an old lady, who wants to cross the road.

We live in a World,

full of Hate.

“I see friends shaking hands, sayin', "How do you do?"

They're really sayin', "I love you.”

No, I see friends saying “Hi”

When really they’re sayin’  “Why are you here?”

We Live in a World,

that live in War.

“I see skies of blue, and clouds of white,

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night.”

No, I see skies pouring blood.

I see clouds drenched in wine.

Maybe once it was,

was a “Wonderful World”

But what I see now-

Hatred, Ignorance, Hunger,War, Death.

Author's Note

I understand that I might have a lot of critiques now.

Reviews

[Tomoe Tellez]

Like Jacob, we need another flood. One of the reasons that I am a writer is because I want to change this world, but if I'm honest to myself that's never happening. Then again I'd rather live my life trying then not doing anything at all. Great job! You wrote a poem I could connect with, and sharing emotions and thought like this is what I love most about writers.

[justdandy]

I am glad that we get the same view from the window

[3X3MPLER]

many choose to ignore it but we live in a world full of hate.very truthful

[justdandy]

to be honest, I wold say it like this "We still live in a wonderful world, but its hull of hate."

[Bear]

If Armstrong were alive today I believe Satchmo would agree with your interpretation, but back in 68 when this song was released most things in the USA was going. Wonderful is like beauty, it is in the eyes of the beholder, well done! Clap! Clap!

[justdandy]

How our world was made, is wonderful. But how the humans (us) made it right now is just not pretty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the world is really screwed up today, no doubt...and i like how you used the song as a spring board..although the song is actually titled "What a wonderful world" and is by Louis Armstrong.

i also see the skies pouring blood...and it is not a pretty sight...we need a good rain to wash it all away...maybe another flood.

j.

[justdandy]

Yess!! I am soo glad you understood what I was trying to say here