We have met the enemy, and they are us.
—Walt Kelley, Pogo
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this is a very well executed poem.... sounds as from the heart wrote it itself.... Superb... I hope to hear more in the future... Lauren Ruark (Annie Lovette)
Interesting, so many ways to write this subject, I did my version in 'State of 20th Century Man' its among my poems titled as above?
Alas, I could have used your services quite some years ago but then I went and gave up smoking, drinking coca-cola, eating bread, cookies, cakes, much of the ice cream and almost all of the sugar - it's true, potato chips may kill me yet. And I'm sure some young people might think I'm dead already but I believe I am more alive than their poor polluted bodies, but their youth covers up the truth. Still, your offer of a quick way to go is tempting, only, ever since I bought that deed for a diamond-and-gold mine easily accessible on Jupiter (or is it Pluto, I'll have to check my deed) I now have much to live for so you couldn't pay me to accept your proffered services, but I can tell you you're on the right planet and I'm sure your business will be a singing success, erh, singular success, no, I mean both. Seemed like I was gonna have to rede a long poem but actually the message read very quickly and pleasantly, and truthfully. One of the better ads on this earth. Don't know whether there's anything like it on Jupe or plute but I aim to find out. For enough money you could buy in... if you're not afraid of heights. PS. Though it's more prose than poetry, I give your ad a 9 and a half - for proper sales presentation.
originality 10+ I never thought I could like a satire on a sensitive topic like suicide. But you wrote it in a such a brilliant and unoffensive way that I really enjoyed the whole poem. Very rightful criticism written in a such a sensitve and fantastic way that we cannot read it without a large smile on our face. Well done..
Very different and very beautifully writen............ something different to think.
Good prose no doubt. I think you have got the time and chance of writing successful novels. Your descriptive efficiency and skill of characterisation will lead you to reach to the commons who can read and enjoy your sense of humour very loudly. Its my request, beside writing poem you please write prose for the local or international papers to spread your thoughts widely. Its a nice writing like a sword touching our throat to threat us about our helpless present which can not be changed by God himself. Regards, pranab k
well that be a very different way of looking at things, very original, well done....
That was really interesting. I can't speak for myself about this, beacause I don't do or take any of that horrible junk. I eat fruit, vegetables and I like my meat cooked well done with no blood. Which I think it's nasty and hideous. No offense if there's someone that likes it. There are many people that drink and smoke a lot which makes them cough all the time. And if you're like me, you can really smell it. You chose a great subject. Something different. Have a nice day. B.B.
yes many people slowly kill themselves and do nothing about it and then later they have to pay high hospital bills... a nice topic you have chosen and it is worth reading and sharing!
dear Rathi, very interesting indeed. you have strange ideas and you moke through ur writings. To help you commit suicide, We give money back guarantee first. If the balloon's not halfway burst. And it'll disperse your body pieces evenly Among all heavenly bodies, And the soul as a light rises, A merry suicide, in deed! i smiled when i read these lines. thank you for sharing. fool all that is to be fooled around us. that is also a poet's concern. thank u for sharing
Your poem jolts! In America, every day 2,500 die of Heart problems, and smoking kills more that 1,75,000 every year with cancer! We have craze of junk food and cola which have now proliferated from America to the entire world.We are trying to commit suicide in our own way unmindful. Your poem is a great satire undoubtedly! A wonderful write with a social cause! Keep it up.Thanks.
Today's lifestyle is but vanity. The perpetual chase of those elusive riches leaves not a moment for a breath of fresh air. A constant buzz has come to settle in the minds of people which the drives out the sweetness and cheer in life. A sad truth depicted in a happy poem! Very nice.
A marvelous piece of Satire! Suspense! Salesmanship! It's really Great poem. [Looks like the world too is mad Bent on a collective suicide, Irregularities in Weather and frequent Storms, Melting Glaciers and Rising Levels of Sea, Pollution, Radioactive Waste.] I gave 10/10
This is a very honest and powerful write, Amrit. Thanks for directing me to it.