Just numbers

We are more then just numbers, we have a name. Don't our lives matter too?

Why are we just numbers to the society?
Do our lives matters to them?

We all have beautiful and wonderful names.
Why the society don't calls us by our names.

I understand, that some of our names are the same.
We can pronounce our names differently then others.

So, I will ask again, "Why are we just numbers to the society?"
Do we matter to them?


Just stop and think about this. Wake up.

Author's Note

Think about this? Are we just a part of something bigger with numbers. Wake up, please.

Reviews

[Avoiry]

Society likes numbers..because with numbers there is value and with numbers there is order. While we strive for our own unique voices ...society is overwhelmed and reacts with..don't do that..don't touch that... don't show that....don't think that...and if you do...don't tell them.

We only matter if we have something to give, without contribution we lose our place and with it our name is forgotten and we become a number.

[BlackPrince]

You are absolutely right: we are more than just numbers; we all have a name and are unique. But, of course, we should value ourselves first, and then be mindful of our harmonious duty in human interaction and cohabitation. Calling someone by their name is a gesture of respect, consideration and value of other souls.

[J. Hampton]

this makes the blood clot inside my heart,,
I argue most regularly with folks who will never admit they see it...its mind blowing the denial...which comes from conviction...Speak it !

[Celie Rose]

Enjoyed reading your poem. An interesting write. Short but a powerful. "Why are we just numbers in society. Do we matter?"
Nicely written and expressed.

[Kathrin S]

A good and thought-provoking poem.

Here are a few suggestions:
- Cut out 'to them' - to whom? Society is in singular - 'it', not 'they', so I'm not sure who you're referring to. I think it'd work great to just ask 'do we matter'.

- "Why the society don't calls us by our names." - This should be a question, shouldn't it?
I did like the repetition of 'names' in both lines.

- The next stanza: You already have 'names' twice - I think you shouldn't repeat it another 2 times here. Suggestion: "I understand, that some of us are called differently." It doesn't have to be that (I'm not a poet) but consider changing it in some way.

Your concept and the basic structure of this are good - keep working on it, it could be amazing.

[Coyote Poetry]

You asked a powerful question.
"So, I will ask again, "Why are we just numbers to the society?"
Do we matter to them?"
New world. I saw the change when I was in the military. Human life had de-valued. Thank you Kasey for asking the right questions and sharing your amazing poetry and thoughts.
Coyote

[Kasey M.C.]

You're welcome and thank you for your important information and your feedback.

[Coyote Poetry]

I pray for better days. Every life had value and you are welcome.

[Kasey M.C.]

thank you.

[Hannah]

Very true message. It's really too bad how society functions.

[Kasey M.C.]

Thank you and i know it's too bad the society functions that way. We have lives too just like them.

[emmajoy]

So much truth in your poem.. and yes, time to wake up.

[Kasey M.C.]

Thank you, my sister. God bless your heart.