AM I A PUPPET OR POET?

I live with a family

But I feel I am alone

Though many material things I own

I know, to me, many things are unknown

 

I hope for an honest society

But corruption seems to be a commonality

I want the world to share my pain

And do not always think of my gain

 

I am a humble creature

I don’t have great stature

You may call me a poet or a puppet

But I am surely not a rich man’s pet

Reviews

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

the last two lines great write. i appreciate your inherent talent in writing the poetic lines with powerful meaning. with regards.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

you truly have the mind of a writer, well done, a great read.

[Marie Harrison]

I like the last two lines.
I appreciate the deeper meaning
of this poem. I feel a disconnect
between the poet and his family
and a disconnect between the poet and his world.
Yet he's independent and self reliant
because he's not a rich man's pet.
Interesting poem

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Great poem JVL. Makes me realize inside we are all the same regardless of our geographic location. :)

[Christina May Shanaberg]

I am beginning to understand more of your culture, through this site. It makes me sad, like you don't have enough natural problems there. I believe that education is important. Youth direction, from concerned people, can make a major difference. They have the strength and you have the knowledge. Give and share with one another. I think that your country and the world can change. People walk past our poor and send a check to your country; that bothers me. From what I have heard of the corruption, the check never gets to those whom they are trying to help. A spirit from within each country needs to take control; a public spirit. Weak fighting hands, with a strong backbone, will win every time. I dream of world peace, in my lifetime. And, I am 55 years old. It starts with me and with you! A very nice write!

[Vinod Kumar U K]

Nice route realy independent .............

[Poetic Beauty]

I love the last line. It is strong and bold. I may not be famous and may not be rich but I will not be a rich man's puppet. Love that.

[Coyote Poetry]

I wonder many times in my life. What is my purpose? You question many things in this poem. I believe we all have a purpose. We need to find it and hold on to it. I have help many in my life. I hope my good overcome my bad. I like the ending to this poem. Thank you for a excellent poem. Made me think.
Coyote

[Lily Mae]

A deep intellectual write with perfectly expressed emotion.. Excellent write..and it's great to know to not be a rich mans pet..xx