(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~

[M.Babu]

This speaks out to all the 'Rich' who don't possess a single 'Sympathetic' bone in their bodies. It really speaks out and if one of the protagonists reads this poem they will immediately change their outlook and demeanor towards those who deserve a helping hand. this was absolutely too powerful...the emotion spilled abundantly from the page and seeped generously into my heart.

Good message and GREAT POEM. Magnificent piece!

[Lilly Negoi]

that always happens...there are always such people uncaring of those in need...Robin Hood inverted...

[Murtuza]

A good bell-ringer for us all. Be kind to all and kindness you shall receive back.

[C. Rose]

This makes a definite social statement and the perspective in which you argue this gap was compelling. I am still not sure if the last stanza fully engaged me, it felt like it dropped off to quickly for some reason. ~ Rose

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Very well written and said! Alot of people spend money not needing what they spend it on, when they could send some to the needy! GREAT JOB!

[kasanova]

I dig it. Buuuuuuuut Warren Buffett is the richest man in the world. 99% of his money is going to charity. He is spending 1% on his own meals.

[Arabdha]

the rich should read and try to understand..you poem speaks of the social and economic disparity which had been plaguing modern life..well written

[HopelesslyDevoted]

interesting title, and the poem was even better. you bring up some very good points in your writings

[Derek S.Keck]

You speak the the truth. I meet so many people everyday that profess charity and preach it at everyone, but so few people really do anything to help anyone else. You capture that selfcentered aspect so well in your diner, while the starving children look on. outstanding write

[Jeremy Wyatt]

I remember this, a bloody good write still, sod all the bankers and the 20 mill payoffs for wrecking peoples lives and economies, imagine the food or social housing all theri bonuses could pay...... great stuff ChrisX