False Realities

Poem on Movies and modern entertainment.

Players on the silver screen,what need of you have we?

Your barren victories you stage,are false realities.

for love of fame and fortune,violence and hate

their children pay the cost,the innocence they've lost. 

No spotlight on the life of those,who face the daily strife

they do not crave the accolades,they value grace in life.

They are the stars that light the world,that blinds the shallow mind

Few are those that see them,and recognize their kind.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I do not know how to quantify the effectiveness of mass media since I do not participate in it to a large degree. I have not had satellite or cable TV most of my life & I've lived in the boondocks where going to the movies is a major trek not worth taking. My sister spent her life escaping thru reading Danielle Steele's books (an author I consider to be at the height of romantic escapism) -- I read books for almost the opposite reason, to read about REAL tragedy so that I can stop feeling sorry for myself in whatever challenges I face. Your poem is an interesting thought-provoking treatise on escapism (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Terry L & Linda L Shuff]

I hope that my poems are not thought to be directed to any one person. I don't go down that road. Most of my poems are directed to the broad spectrum of all people. Escapism is foreign to me. I don't know why I have always been blessed with strength of personality and courage. I have compassion for people that struggle through life. And have helped people to cope with their travails.hugs back to you ..barleygirl

[barleygirl]

Beautiful share from a beautiful person . . .

[John the Baptist]

Good philosophical points here. I just wonder why those who face the daily strife keep going to the movies.

[Terry L & Linda L Shuff]

I don't know the answer to that. But myself and friends see the results,perhaps I included to many in the words ' those who face the daily strife.Being optimistic may be my false reality.

[Terry L & Linda L Shuff]

I read my poem today, and have realized the people who live the daily strife have met reality unlike most people have since World War ll. Entertainment is a great escape from the daily strife. The reality that we are faced with now is Harsh and cannot be brushed aside by the false realities of Entertainment. Can we say the people of the western World are prepared for the strong possibility of increased unemployment, high food prices, or Increased Death reports. Social strife is the raw material of poetry that opens our minds and strengthens our resolve be prepared for difficult times that can define us. Poetry can span every aspect of life and and experiences. It has great value for all who have the thirst for depth of all knowledge and understanding. Entertainment is a part of all this, But reality is paramount to confronting LIFE. This can be expressed in Poetry,

[John the Baptist]

I agree with your comments about poetry. Unfortunately, in this digital/electronic age, it is less popular than in times past.