News for the People

Another murder, robbery, rape, fight, fire, and attack

passes through our ears through the little lite up box

in the living-room 

We become intrigued and engaged to these horrors 

although we seem to hear them everyday over and over

6pm sharp, everyone shuts up and is ready for their story 

Why as humans are we so drawn in to the terror of the world

We know as human beings that these crimes are heartless and cold

But still we anticipate for it

We wish to do something to help this tragedy

We complain, bicker and roll our eyes in disgust at the stories we are seeing

Turn off the TV and collect your thoughts have one more nasty comment and move on

We'll be back tomorrow though for another helping

Reviews

[Chris]

News broadcasts are called Entertainment now... and is no worse (really) than what is found on web-based media as well.

People become emotionally numb and more accepting of unacceptable behaviors and THAT is whether OR NOT the truth (or even one-side of a truth) was shown.

[Emily L]

You're exactly right. I myself personally dislike the news just for this reason. The news today is simply entertainment for the people. We know deep down the stories we watch are saddening but we still return every night because we are like you said, "emotionally numb." Thanks for the read!

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What we can do how we can prevent this deeds. Your poem create very important message. Words can make us think why . you also dont get too gloomy. So that s important too. well done.

[Emily L]

Thank you Martin!

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you wellcome i just like how did you wrote

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Such morality has been lost, philosophers have been forgotten in the moral rights of life, the beauty of life being stripped away for good by those who believe their hands have created life itself, it disgusts me. But here is a good description of those who have no shame, erasing names from the wall and throwing faces of mourn to the roaring wind! How the Heaven shakes against those who harm the world, plucking seeds from its heart to plant in a garden with no sunlight to let be dead

[Emily L]

First off I really like to thank you for your words of insight and wisdom on some of my work, you have a beautiful outlook on life that a lot of people in this world today is simply don't have. I have such a respect for people like you. I wish more people thought like this. Thanks again!

[OhSnapShley]

This is so true. Good write and good read. Thanks for sharing.

[SZHZIA]

Well done, Emily. These are the problems throughout the world. thanks for sharing. Keep writing.
Best
Szhzia

[Emily L]

Thank you very much Szhzia. I noticed recently that I was unable to view your profile and writing, I was wondering if you had deleted your page and work?

[SZHZIA]

Ohh, no I did not delete it but closed for some days. It was my pleasure to read your writings. and you are welcome. :-)

[YanZeros]

True! News has become old and repetitive. Finding something new in this world where history always repeats it self. Good things will always happen and that's the kind of News we want to see or hear. Thanks Emily! a very well thought poetry.

[Emily L]

Exactly! Thank you very much for your review

[YanZeros]

you are welcome!

[matrixmark]

I love your descriptives for the television at the beiginning - so simple, yet so cool.

Yes - it is a sorry state of affairs in which we live in. Perosnally the TV drives me mad anyway - there is so much sadness and madness on that little lite up box - I have turned it of....only really goes on for sports now.

Great pieces - sums up how many people feel about it, I am sure.

Mark.

[Emily L]

Thank you kindly Mark, I couldn't agree with you more on the state of our world that we live in

[matrixmark]

Ir's pretty bad isnt it -- either its crapppy news or stupid reality tv....omg it drives me mad.read moreIr's pretty bad isnt it -- either its crapppy news or stupid reality tv....omg it drives me mad.

Mark.

[MsJewel]

It is a scary world we live in. So much truth in your words.

Julie

[Emily L]

Thank you for your words Julie:)