Strawberry Shampoo Anyone?

(off the cuff writing)

At times you read a quote

that can break your heart in two.

Did you know that there is

more fruit in a rich man's shampoo,

than on a poor man's plate?

And when accompanied by an image

of a child half starved to death

bones protruding, belly swollen

it can not fail to carve

that message firmly into your brain,

that the inequality many have to face

is nothing short of an avalanche of pain.

So many of us give what we can

to ease the burden of our fellow man,

but how can we be sure that our aid

reaches the right door?

That it goes to those genuinely in need

and not to those who are more intent

on building their bank accounts sky high

while standing by and smiling

with huge smiles at their own content.

It's a dreadful dilemma, it is for certain

we live in a world so corrupt with greed

so uncaring and thoughtless of others

we can't even feed our own.

While some are wealthy beyond their wildest dreams

others prematurely await the final curtain.

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Very honest and true
spoken words of the world.

Maybe if there was
more heart and compassion
And understanding and
knowledge they would
care.

The greedy are the
fools always taking
what they want not
giving.


Thank You for sharing
such a wonderful piece

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Benita, thank you for reading these words of mine and leaving such a lovely response. Truly appreciated.

Chris

[augustus]

I couldn't agree more Benita. Well written!

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're very welcome chris it's
a wonderful piece I'm speaking my
heart and I enjoyed reading it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Augustus and Benita for your kindness

[augustus]

Sad but true. A dreadful tale well told Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks augustus for your visit. Yes it's sad, but a sign of the times. All good wishes.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Its all about money not people these days, same with animal welfare. There is no tracking where the money goes!

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly you are right Andrew. Everything is about money. No one cares about people. Thank you got your response.

Chris

[Jade]

more fruit in a rich man's shampoo,
than on a poor man's plate?

I really like this part, your imagery in this write...amazing! what a delightful write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jade. This piece was inspired by a quite I read on my Facebook feed. Rely made me think.read moreThank you Jade. This piece was inspired by a quite I read on my Facebook feed. Rely made me think.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a good question set in a painful prose poem full of images and description. I guess we are not in control and have to trust that there are also good people out there, somewhere.

[Chris Shaw]

Aye, we have to trust and that is hard to do when you hear of the charities we support behaving really badly. Good morning John. Many thanks yous and have a good Saturday.

Chris