Reflecting

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS

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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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