Not For Sale

A world gone mad

Favors for those born into wealth

Through luck of their family name

And those that are bestowed power

By we the people in the name of justice

Not to mention those who achieve fame

From talent or lack there of…

 

are not for sale

             yet it is all too often bought.

 

 

Innocence of children daydreaming

Of Walking with Mickey Mouse

Or playing fetch with Goofy

As they imagine without limits

Of all they can achieve and reach

When they just believe…

 

Is not for sale

         But all too often is stolen.

 

 

Peace among all the mighty nations

As our eyes become blind to color

And our rivers of blood flow together

Drowning weapons of mass destruction

So they’ll never ever be seen again

Bringing freedom under one flag…

 

Is not for sale

            But still something we all need.

Reviews

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Wow ... now here's a message all need to hear, feel and repeat! Not for sale.. let's stop selling our precious freedoms for a dime.. stop turning our backs to those in need.. keep looking for peace and freedom.. we do have freedom ... but it's a continuous struggle to keep it! In our time we have not had to fight as hard as some in the past to gain freedom.. slowly and quietly .. we are loosing those freedoms.. piece by piece in the underwriting.. going from the top.. like dominoes coming down.. we must stop at all costs.. not allow that precious freedom to be sold.. terrorism is not the only thing threatening it! Those born into wealth .. often do not know what this means.. they have a huge need of money.. some NEED it.. smart wealthy families.. gave wisdom with the gift of a better life.. but will they sell out or turn their backs.. so many with money fleeing to smaller countries.. exchanging their dollars for a better lifestyle.. but not here to support or stand for their home countries.. retiring in luxury instead. Much can be said for this entire writing.. many views could be exercised and expressed on all topics.. very thought provoking and moving!!! =)

[cest la vie]

WOW!!
As an advocate for all human rights for all, I really love this peice. The way you blended all the topics into a smooth poem is awesome. These are things we need in order to survive as a Human race. Great job Cowboy!!

[Gandré]

superb, Dale. Loved it. Also the rhythm was perfect, such a natural rhyme how I like it. You kept me guessing by mixing those emblems of dynamics and power and senselessness.

[Nicole (Carpe Diem)]

very good piece... fantastic message here... its sad how money influences peoples thoughts and changes their minds... making them do things that will ultimately hurt others but are motivated by greed...

[Robert Luna]

As it would seem everything has a price. From freedom to enslavement. It is to often a price there a few and far between that are willing to pay it. We struggle and we live while other achieve wealth and fame from our hard work. We are the blue collar heroes my friend. Being brave enough to say f**k that. I have had enough.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Jessica Lohman]

I can never get over the depth in your messages. Such a great write. Nice job, my Friend.

[Carrie Montgomery]

very powerful message, Dale. Patriotic. True.

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Great message, powerful piece. Nicely done, Cowboy!

[Cre8tiveheart]

A powerful message that is so true. A beautiful read, and a reminder to us all about how the really important things in life just get tossed away. Thank you for sharing.