Greed

When one don't give but expects to be given.

You are happy happy happy children

can I have a share?

No! no! no! no! no!

Because we don't really care

You are happy happy happy people

Can I have a share?

No! no! no! no! no!

Because we don't always dare

I am no more really hungry

Who will have my share?

Oh yes! yes! yes! yes!

Because we always really dare care!

Author's Note

I was inspired to write this this afternoon when two children fought over some canny. And this is the same attitude among adults too in the world. It is a spontaneous write, corrections are welcome.

Happy reading.

Reviews

[A Lonely Larke]

Reminds me of a story I read as a child about a woman who kept asking people to help her out - to grow wheat, make the flower, pick the apples etc. At the end, she asks "Who will help me eat the pie?" And everyone says "I WILL!" to which she replies, "I think not."

Much how I feel is echoed in the other comments below. This is a sad part of human nature that seems to worsening rather than improving. We've become so entranced with our children knowing about the rights to their own freedom, we forget to teach them about our responsibility to the world around us.

Thank you for sharing.

[Mirror]

lol! i love her style! thank you for stopping by Larke. Thank you.

[wordman]

f**k off troll,david demers from mc henry ill,previous t k little,tk small,go flush your a*s down the toilet,and leave debbie alone as well you piece of s**t

[Mirror]

my love, leave the baggerlizard alone. he is not worth your trouble, "kisses. Thank you for being there!

[Davidgeo]

Remember when you told me you don't want to be involved with drama or deal with me in any way? So what's up with leaving the follow comment on my work about 15 minutes ago? "@Debbie, please read his name. You are talking with a living corpse without home training and respect. Ignore him. he doesn't know anything... leave him to keep blabbing."

If you say you are going to do something, stick to it. You decide the level of interaction we have. Stay away from my poems and comments with your bullshit and you won't have to hear a single word from me.

[Einstein Noodle]

has the childlike ring to it throughout ..makes the criticism palatable ;) tis true .. who can deny it is number one that gets the first and best and most attention ;{ the change comes from a Holy Spirit dwelling within says i! not from anywhere else.
E.
ps wouldn't change a thing about your poem Mirror!

[Pragati Chaudhary]

That was soooo cute
so you formed a Poem out of two kids fighting :D

lovely
:-P

[Mirror]

Sorry dear, i was busy responding to the "Sir" issue than read this lovely review. Lol. Thank you, Pragati Ma'am. :))))))) *still red.

[Pragati Chaudhary]

Hahahaahahah Its Completely Fine Mirror :)
BTW who are you- Like Male/F
I mean Now i got that why you havent put up your actual name - No Offences and No tensions - Is it ?

LOL

[Mirror]

I am sure female. And my name is Elza Godslove (fondly called Emem)

[Saumya]

I'm glad somebody finally solved the puzzle of "sir" and finally simplified it into "ma'am"😜😀

Good to have you here as a writer friend, sir Emem😉
(Oops! Emem ma'am)😊

[Pragati Chaudhary]

Good to have you here as a writer friend, sir Emem😉 (Oops! Emem ma'am)😊

Hahahahahha Saumya - Thats hilarious!
N Elza thankyou for reveling that for us :)

[Gee]

It is very much an "every man for himself " society these days, The rich get richer, the needy die....

[Mirror]

Yes Gee. It is every man to his tent oh Israel! I God help us!

[Saumya]

Your poem is written in contrast to a very serious problem in our evolving society these days, "Selfishness".

We know that how important it is to quench our thirst and hunger, but we are rapidly forgetting to be sensitive towards others too.Till the time there isn't any harm done to us, we aren't bothered about what the other person is going through. We are much bothered, when we get something for free by someone, then too not realizing that we need to return the live, fir the've been grateful at the time when we needed their favor the most.
And this is gradually becoming normal.
If the human species, being called the wisest one due to their ability to think and reason, and feel empathy towards others, there are in no ways different from animals.
Afteall what good is the ability to think and understand offered by God, if that is is what we use for our mere selves?


Your last stanza is beautiful, as that's what our world is sadly transforming into day by day.

" I am no more really hungry
Who will have my share?
Oh yes! yes! yes! yes!
Because we always really dare care!"


An indeed wonderful piece, with the real dark side of our 'evolving' world these days.
Thankyou for writing and sharing this piece, Mirror 😊 it was my pleasure reading it.

Happy writing!😊

[Mirror]

I find this review very passionately true. You have said it all concerning the issues we face in today's world. Thank you so much for stopping by Saumya. it is good to hear from you, sir. :) Thank you.

[Saumya]

You're most welcome, Mirror!😊
Sir...Was for?😀

[Mirror]

you of course, LOL. That's how we show deep appreciation with a salute, "sir!" in my hometown. And we use English language. lol. besides, it is not too bad to refer to you as "SIr", Is it?

[Pragati Chaudhary]

Saumya Sir.............! LOL
MIRROR, I don't think in India we could ever commit such types of Grammatical Errors :D

[Saumya]

Lol.. Exactly Pragati!😊
Mirror, your wonderfully terrible usage of this English word got me wondering since then!😀
I hope my friends and other cafe members here help you well in the comming time on distinguishing where not to use "sir' and why exactly shouldn't 'Sir' be used to address me😀😉

Good luck.

[Mirror]

hmmm... I seeeeee. If everyone in WC disagree with me in the usage of "sir", It doesn't makes them right. It just show the level they are, in a friendly sense. Besides, remember, one culture may seem stupid to others doesn't mean it is less regarded....But, if it may please you, my ears got red smiling. By the way, thank you for stopping by my page.

[Mirror]

I searched, Well?
"Sir"
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the title and honorific. For other uses, see Sir (disambiguation).
Royal, noble and
chivalric ranks
Coronet of mediatised prince of the HRE
Emperor
King
Archduke
Grand Prince
Grand Duke
Prince / Infante
Duke
Sovereign Prince / Fürst
Marquess / Marquis /
Margrave / Landgrave /
Count palatine
Count / Earl
Viscount / Vidame
Baron
Baronet
Hereditary Knight
Knight
Esquire
Gentleman
v t e
Sir is an honorific address used in a number of situations in many anglophone cultures. The term can be used as a formal prefix, especially in the Commonwealth, for males who have been given certain honours or titles (such as knights and baronets), where usage is strictly governed by law and custom.

The term is also commonly used as a respectful way to address a man, usually of superior social status or holding a commissioned military rank. Equivalent terms of address to females are 'ma'am' or 'madam' in most cases, or in the case of a young woman, girl, or unmarried woman who prefers to be addressed as such, 'miss'. The equivalent term for a knighted woman or baronetess is Dame, or 'Lady' for the wife of a knight or baronet. - Google.

[Pragati Chaudhary]

The term is also commonly used as a respectful way to address a man, usually of superior social status or holding a commissioned military rank. Equivalent terms of address to females are 'ma'am' or 'madam' in most cases, or in the case of a young woman, girl, or unmarried woman who prefers to be addressed as such, 'miss'. The equivalent term for a knighted woman or baronetess is Dame, or 'Lady' for the wife of a knight or baronet. - Google


Exactly So Sir, is only used for a Man/ Male
No offense Mirror
Just a discussion :)

[Mirror]

OHHHHHHHH! I see, Now i get it! Do you know, i thought Saumya was a man?!!! lolzzzzz Nooooo offense taken. Thank you for the correction!!!! jeezzzzz :)

[Mirror]

Now this truly is an honest review! :-) kept pinching myself all over. Saumya and prag, am gonna get you guys!!!! phew, am sorry it was an honest mistake, Saumya Ma'am!

[Saumya]

Interesting.lol.I much appreciate it in a friendly way, Mirror.😊
But before that, may I please know about the usage of 'maa'm' in your culture?
(Sir is still kinda unacceptable to me, due to some reasons) :-P

Thank you for the elaboration.

[Pragati Chaudhary]

SAUMYA he thought you are a Man :-P
Well, he already declared that it was an honest mistake :D

& Mirror, You are toooo Cute!

[Mirror]

@Saumya, dear, it is just us trying to be nice to someone we appreciate by skipping the use of first names, until now, i never knew it can mean a lot to others.

LOl! ah! lol Saumya see!!! Prag is also referring to me as a man, "he" :))))))))))) @Prag, got ya!!!!! I am not he but "she". Gotcha! I told ya,,,, i told ya, i told ya :-)))))) Well, thank ladies. You both made my day.

[Saumya]

Great!😊
Mirror, I already knew you are "she" and not "he"😊
Thanks for the chuckles tho, Mirror & Pragya😊😀
I much enjoyed this debatic discussion! *Winks*

[barleygirl]

We here in the USA have quite a problem with the growing divide between those who are greedy & rich, and those who are unfortunate & poor. Your poem is a simple expression of how it seems sometimes, where protecting one's possessions is more important than the joy of sharing *sigh!* Fondly, Margie

[Mirror]

Yes, ma'am. Here in Nigeria, it is fight for self and family. It takes true believers to change the situation now. There is so much joy in sharing especially your sphere of contact. Thank you Barley. I appreciate your review.