WhyA Poem by Sadani AtapattuMost of the world is poor, unable to accomplish their dreams whilst the rich covet for more and more, wasting and leaving the others with nothing.Many people
pass away Each and
every day Children of
parents’ heart stricken And beloved
friends unforgotten Yet why
worry and fight With those
who love us whilst Blind to
greater losses of the other Why not
praise those still alive
Homeless
with no hope Ragged
clothes no shoes Food, water
scarce each day Most of
world friends this way Yet why
covet For money,
cars and clothe Wasting coin
buying Then
throwing away Why not just
be at bliss Of what we
possess And learn to
share A word that will forever glare
Some born
intelligent Whilst some
not God has
gifted each one A power to help each other Yet why
avail this glory To raise
fame name In a race
outdoing the other In one way
or another Why not just
share This talent
and unique skill To enlighten
the world Making a
better place
While we
don’t have We eager
above all Yet when
already won Why forget
actual worth Yet in
contrast While it’s
already there Left
obsolete and forlorn Until the
moment of loss
When own
pray for more When not
just weep Yet asking
for more either way This greed
if consistent Leading to
tragedy Will cease
humanity © 2014 Sadani Atapattu |
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Added on June 27, 2014 Last Updated on June 27, 2014 AuthorSadani AtapattuNittambuwa, Western Province, Sri LankaAboutI finished high school in 2013 and now in waiting to go to medical college. more..Writing
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