While You Can

Write, Write, Write.
Because the pen is mightier than the sword
But it may not always remain so.
And the thoughts as well as the
Blue-Gray ink may dry out.

Fight, Fight, Fight.
Because only the fittest can survive
Was the only mantra we have learnt
From our jungle days.
And also because Peace apparently lies
At the end of Hostility, they say.
Metaphorically, for Existence
For Human right, For Position,
Honor and just a good Price.

Kiss, Kiss, Kiss.
Because the lips can become scurvy and rough
Or be made of Steel or recycled plastic
Such that succulent emotions may evaporate
From a metallic or electronic heart.
Get at it while the time is still ripe.

Eat, Eat, Eat.
Because eight year old boys in North Africa
Are Starving for the last six days
And Walmart has cheap food prices
Starting from Thanksgiving till Christmas.
And forcibly overfed chickens are slaughtered
Just to make that lovely teriyaki bowl
You serve.

Drive, Drive, Drive.
Because there will be no more lovely places
In America within the next twenty years.
The climate skeptics have forewarned
A Global meltdown - Unforgiving and Unavoidable.
Who will quench the thirst?
Also burn Gasoline as long as Saudi billionaires
Don't run out of business.
Even if the damn 3rd world countries
Are forced to buy shamelessly overpriced oil
Travel in Buses
And sweat so and so much extra.

Search, Search, Search.
Because you may find your lost I-Pad
Old Notes, Camus book, your birthday present
Given to you on your eleventh birthday.
But you may also find Bin Laden
And save trillions of dollars ,
Human lives
And Anthropogenic modification of the
Afghan landscape.

Show, Show, Show.
Show them the gateway to your three storeyed house
Your lovely wife,
And the Brand new BMW you bought.
How the American Dream can still be realized?
Damn those recession suckers.
Your overpriced education, Wharton MBA degree
250 K Job at McKinsey and Company contrasts
With those who lose jobs every other day
And the debts rise as the Mortgage cheaters
Run and fly.

Do what you can.
Do while you can.

© Nothing Personal. December 17, 2010.

Reviews

[Dakota]

Interesting piece and content. I like the form and your choice of words.

"Do what you can. Do while you can." Such a relative pair of statements. To those your words are directed to this could mean jetting to their own private island for the weekend while their secretary's handing out the latest round of pink slips. Those of us in the real world know that it means reach out and help, do what you can for who you can while you're still physically able to do it.

SO many things so many in this country still need to hear, unfortunately those that need it most probably never will.

[Deactivated_BurningDemo..]

I really don't know what to say. (That's rare.)
But I'm really stunned, I love how you put all this emotion into this poem, you've clearly expressed how you feel about the world as well as showing the images. :D
If you write another poem like this inbox me, I'd love to read it.

[Laha]

wow. loved it. I this poem begs to be read LOUDLY. I love the quick and street-like language. It's so accessible. Also so much detail in such short structure, really brilliant. I'm going to go write and kiss and eat now.
:)
~L

[Makendrie Gardener]

thats awesome

[Theodore]

I'm up coming writer learned allot of from this, nicely written two thumbs up....

[Just Cat]

Wow. A very strong, thought provoking and opinionated piece, seems almost angry to me, although I'm not sure if that's how you meant it to sound.
I like the repitition, good way to emphasis your point. Nice write :)

[sarah]

I love the repetitious used in this poem really shows the greatness of this poem great work!

[John Stussy]

Excellent display of the current status of freedom in the US. We're about to fall over the edge, and your poem caught the panic of seeing our liberties about to blow away in the wind. Keep up the awesome work.

[roarke]

indeed.
just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

interesting tour here. Intense, I don't think they'll include it in the brochure...

[Jeff]

Beautiful poem. Full of strength and determination.

[Cynthia]

Great Poem!