Ill Gotten Gains

Societal Corruption

Hoping for Sunlight

Coveting its Glow

 

We dream dreams yet unsatisfied

 

As our wicked hearts plot

And think of ways

Ill gotten gain on our minds

 

Rationalizing

Justifications

The world isn't fair

 

I'll take while it's ripe

Vunerable

There

To be manipulated

Ill gotten gains

 

Fruits of plans

Made in the dark

 

Evidence of a rotten,

corrupt, and twisted heart

 

Lying in wait

Smiling in your face

Looking for a soft spot

While you embrace

Holding the knife

That is your fate

 

Ill gotten gains

From corrupt morals

A Society lost

A world in peril

Symptoms of gluttony

Left unchecked

Smiling in your face

While breathing down your neck

 

Ursula Kay Vos 7/13/2004

 

Author's Note

This was originally written in 2004 I did make some minor tweaks tonight as I am posting it for the first time. Please feel free to comment as your feedback is always welcome and appreciated!

Reviews

[EMF]

One negative only. Peril only has one 'r'. And if that's it, no worries. Another stunning write. Yu have a distincty way with words that can use one as a hook for another to just draw you in and keep you reading. While the poem is bleak, it does have a strong beat and feel to it, so that despite the failings of individuals and society, you are aware that it is being commented upon and critiqued. Therefore there is hope. Great read.

[Chris]

There never has been a "Free" Lunch... some realize it sooner - that's all.

Chris

[geetha]

good poem