WEEKEND REFLECTIONS
REFLECTING
I'm reflecting on humanity
And our desire for 'goods'.
Things are so very different
From when we gambolled in the woods,
Lived in caves, ate mammoth meat,
And dressed ourselves in skins!
This was long before we knew
There could be food in tins!
Here we see two modern souls
Deciding what to buy;
An ocean-going yacht, maybe;
I see one's caught their eye.
On the other hand, this window here
Is full of tempting 'bling';
With the left-over money
They could afford a diamond ring.
We clutter-up the world with 'stuff',
Our boats, our bags, out booty,
As though 'Spend! Spend!' were the call to arms,
And spending was a duty.
The 'downturn' we're experiencing
Is having some effect,
But then we hear the traders
Are suffering from neglect!
'Progress' is a funny thing;
We're wedded to excess
And having lots of everything
Is a sign of our success.
But, while we've been piling up the 'stuff',
There's much we've been neglecting.
Is it any wonder then,
That I'm standing here 'reflecting'?
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BUSKERS
Hey ho for the life of a Busker!
We see them each day on the street.
Tossing or throwing
Or clarinet-blowing
Regardless of shimmering heat!
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Hey ho for the life of a Busker!
They bravely stand there on display.
Their one recompense
Some dollars or cents
That people throw down on their way.
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Hey ho for the life of a Busker.
For sometimes they go to extremes,
Exhibiting skills
To help pay the bills,
And living, it's certain, on dreams.
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