(37) Excuse Me, Sir

Excuse me, Sir;

Did you have to order
The most expensive food
That is on the menu.

When outside the window,
A hungry child looks in
Only dreaming of this.

You waste half the plate.
So it is thrown away,
But never a scrap for us.

Excuse me, Sir;

You buy for your own sake,
Not really needing it.
For it is left to be forgotten.

Never thinking what you could do,
Sparing for the needy with nothing.
One percent of your money is too much.

You do not believe in charity,
Millions wasted for your own good.
The rich always rob from the poor.

 

  copyright Chris Smith 2011

Reviews

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

your poem speaks my own heart~ I am mortified by and astounded how one can justify spending 50 grand on a f***ing purse just cuz they can while down the street a child, a family, may be one breath away from being homeless~ really~ if us all would take that 1% and place it in the coffer of the HumanE~ what would it cost us~ nothing~ but permitting and worshipping the atrocious villany of mindless figures of media who toss away funds on bullsh*t without thought costs us not only critical thinking but our empathy as well~
bravo! ~ well written~ powerful presentation in its subtle impact~

This was such a wonderful poem.
It breaks my heart to see so many poor people and children suffering. But so many people, with more money, take advantage of them. It never has made sense to me.
A great write, full of truth.

[northern monkey]

Hear,hear! Sound sentiments, simply expressed. Great job Chris.

[Cerebriation]

So thoughtful. You couldn't be more right. Good to know others think like you do! Great write! Keep 'em coming!

[Rachel]

Well said, Chris. I've always thought about that about the whole "living large", and it's plain old unexceptionable for me. I feel we need to give all these goody-two-shoes a slap in the face and remind them what's more important. -Sigh-... If only it were that easy.

[Inci 2]

good thought ... nice write!

[fatalsymphonies]

At first I thought it was almost humorous but then it wasnt, it was strengthening

[ice]

I read the poem, and liked how it was written,,, the topic is a tough one, but you did well with it.. All I wnated to say was said by Selene...
So I'll just thank you for saying me this poem.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

wonderful points you have penned here my friend......well taken

[Judy Ponceby]

I love that you are able to write about this in such a way as to point out to people how tragic their wastefulness is. How their excess contrasts with poverty and hunger that coexist so closely. Most excellent.

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is such a true slice of life poem. Too many hungry, needy and near to homeless people in the world and the wealthy spend exorbitant amounts on things they don't really need and waste excessively. Really makes you wonder if there will ever be equality where money is concerned. Somehow, I don't see it happening. Excellent write and lots of food for thought, Chris. Thank you!