A Few Things Wrong With the World Today

A Few Things Wrong With the World Today

 

Everyone is far too busy taking f*****g selfies, these days

to notice, or have any clue about what is going on in the world  ..

 

Most are not bothered that folk are still starving and dying

here and there and everywhere and that bombs are still dropping ..

 

Many seem to think that the world owes them a favour

and a bloody living too, when in truth, generally don’t deserve a thing ..

 

So many feel hard done by and want to be spoon fed, don’t they

and everyone is a victim and each crave compensation for nothing ..

 

Some complain about emoji’s that mean absolute zilch then they want

to break something and complain about history and change it ..

 

Such a selfish mentality prevails I cannot relate to it at all, dear lord

   what is the world coming to .. I just hope there’s not another world war ..

 

 

  

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I am with you Neville. I worry for my world. Soon, we shall have nuts in the Whitehouse in the USA. Our world need to become one. Freedom had cost a lot and some leaders forgot. Took many to keep our world safe and free. I assisted three times with United Nation missions. My unit in the Army. Send medical, food and water to Africa when President Clinton was President. We will see soon my friend. Better world or worst? Powerful and worthwhile thoughts shared.
Coyote

[Neville]

Thanks Coyote, I am glad we are on the same side .. take care, it could get choppy .. Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Talk of Nuclear war Neville. Is in 1980 again? I pray for a safe world and you are welcome Neville.

[Neville]

then we pray side by side, either side of the world yet together .. thank you again brother C .. Neville

[MsJewel]

I agree completely. Priorities need shifting, people need to recognize the importance of global issues and take responsibility for their actions, rather than indulging in selfish or petty concerns. There is such a lack of empathy or awareness in today's society. Scary, isn't it? Julie

[Neville]

Do you know wot .. you just made my day and it is still so early here I'm naked except for the dressing gown and my Glock G22 .. Only kidding .. I meant my dressing gown and a big smile .. Cheers Julie 😊👍

[John the Baptist]

Look at the upside, N. If there's another big one, it will be over in half an hour.

[Neville]

that's thirty whole minutes isn't it .. but whose counting ..

[AYVID]

The world is just being it's egoistic, greedy self. The earth is dying, homicide is an everyday thing and nuclear bombs stand ready and poised for destruction and all the while for millions of zombies it's business as usual on apps like instagram. Your poem expresses the bewilderment and despair of every thoughtful soul on this planet. I hope we have a planet in the not so distant future. Loved the poem!

[Neville]

I am so glad you came by when you did, it would have been a real travesty had I missed you .. thanks muchly my friend .. Neville

[AYVID]

It's great to be able to make a difference. You're most welcome, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

It does make you question where all this madness will end. I find myself living in a world which now appears to be upside down and inside out. Where rapists can be let out of prison early to make way for someone who has offended others with a tweet. It is truly scary. Values seem to have changed completely. Work hard to pay for scroungers. I have no problem paying my taxes for the sick and vulnerable in society and am pleased to contribute. You have opened up a whole can of worms here Neville. Many feel the same way you do. Our leaders don’t. Your last line is chilling, but I have a feeling things aren’t going to end well. On that doom laden note, have a good Monday.

[Neville]

Ha, my first full day back in the office since my op ..
thanks for backing me up Chris, its good to know we are in the same corner .. but will still be glad when I can knock off .. and a marvellous Monday back at ya. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Get this first day out of the way. Tomorrow hopefully will be easier. You take care :)

[Neville]

Absolutely chuck, onwards & upwards by St George :)

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

anger is good. let it out.
and i share many of your frustration with people around me. the blissful ignorance of the bourgeoisie, as they engage in shallow pleasures while willfully ignorant of the issues that they feel effect don't them.
such narcissism does not end well. there is going to be a reckoning. i only hope that level-headed people can step up and prevent this oncoming catastrophe.

[Neville]

Thank you sir a much appreciated view shared .. Unfortunately there is no room left in my bunker .. I hope you have one nearby .. All Good Things, Neville

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

it's cool. i'm planning to let the wave take me.

[Neville]

would that be a tsunami by any chance .. take care.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

it is a tsunami of sorts, i guess.

[Neville]

just you take care my friend & always carry a spare lifejacket with you.

[Light and ashes]

could read in the first line your anger.
Personally, I prefer to not know the majority of what is going on in the World,
unless it is something big.

There is no cure for the World,
the way that it is, now.

Nobody deserves anything,
except maybe basic human dignity,
which does not include a job.

[Neville]

thanks for stopping by and showing an interest tho' that alone was very kind of you .. Neville

[Light and ashes]

you're welcome.

Everyone has a right to their own opinion, and sometimes, these days, I prefer not to have one, at least, not on everything.

[Neville]

in that case, I am truly honoured that you felt able to share here .. Neville

[Lorry]

And some just tut like they are to important to bother with words and think that's enough to participate in a conversation!
I mean I'm not blaming it all on snowflakes, but it mostly is and that's more than enough energy and time to waste on the only group of people that make hipsters sound fascinating!
Oh and BTW, I dare them to try cancelling me! What? I won't be able to use the Internet again? Sign me up!
And talking of people who should introduce themselves to the vacuum of space without a spacesuit, Trump can **** off too, and take Musk with him!
I'll stop there before I start to say what I mean Nev, but lastly....
Kick Putins arse Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 😃

[Neville]

wot a bloomin relief .. thanks Loz just as long as we got each others backs, the world feels just ever so littler a bit safer .. I'm with you all the way and in every respect .. respect n luv ya .. 😉🐧💛👍xx