Wanting.... Poem by David Wood

Wanting....

Rating: 5.0


Walking ‘round the shops
There's nothing I really need
So much on offer
Capitalism ruling
And now destroying the Earth

Sunday, January 8, 2023
Topic(s) of this poem: greed
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
We all want more of stuff we don't need.2500 years ago Socrates quoted: 'He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. Nothing seems to have changed....
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
M. Asim Nehal 09 January 2023

Yeah, marketing of unwanted products is on rise and it falsely creates needs and requirements.

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M. Asim Nehal 09 January 2023

Great observation Full *****

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 09 January 2023

Nothing has changed. Hope the poem will have an effect.

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Nosheen Irfan 12 January 2023

Truly we are surrounded by things. There's so much temptation for shoppers thronging the markets. Being a female I always end up buying more than I need when at heart I know things don't bring peace of mind. But capitalism rules our minds and hearts. Great piece!

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Michael Cochrane 28 May 2023

Totally agree on this material things don't bring us happiness

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Aarzoo Mehek 03 February 2023

Good message which should be implemented in life. The greed is on both sides. Eish we kearn to let go of material things.

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Susan Williams 03 February 2023

why do we collect so much stuff--is it a way to validate our existence--twould be better to take a daily walk in the woods or over the desert and just enjoy God's handiwork before big business destroys it---top marks

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Socrates is right. And so you are, David. But, you are safe that Ayn Rand is dead. Or else, she would have murdered you in cold blood for speaking against capitalism. Top score and myfav

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M.J. Lemon 18 January 2023

Fantastic verse, David. Is it possible to get buyers' remorse over an ideology?

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