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In which you could live
You were given it all
Yet claim you have nothing to give

I gave you the sun
From which there was light
yet you lusted for darkness
Letting me vanish from sight

I gave you adam
And a partner in eve
Yet you covet another
So decided to leave

I gave you parents
A sister and brother
Yet you live alone
Not loving each other

I gave you the lakes
With water so clear
Yet people are thirsting
their screams you dont hear

I gave you the bread
There was enough for all
Yet you ignore the plight
Of the hungry that call

I gave you a brain
With the power of thought
Yet its greed and hatred
That children are taught

I showed you my love
There was nothing to fear
Yet you choose to ignore me
'Til death it is near.
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THE PLIGHT OF MAN

Contributed by seanmcparland on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 09:47:48 AM in AEST
Topic: spiritual

I gave you the world
In which you could live
You were given it all
Yet claim you have nothing to give

I gave you the sun
From which there was light
yet you lusted for darkness
Letting me vanish from sight

I gave you adam
And a partner in eve
Yet you covet another
So decided to leave

I gave you parents
A sister and brother
Yet you live alone
Not loving each other

I gave you the lakes
With water so clear
Yet people are thirsting
their screams you dont hear

I gave you the bread
There was enough for all
Yet you ignore the plight
Of the hungry that call

I gave you a brain
With the power of thought
Yet its greed and hatred
That children are taught

I showed you my love
There was nothing to fear
Yet you choose to ignore me
'Til death it is near.

Copyright © seanmcparland ... [ 2009-03-17 09:47:48]
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Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 01:25:46 PM AEST
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very ironic and truthful. i had to grin knowingly at this bit:

'Yet you choose to ignore me
'Til death it is near.'

you're right, most people choose to ignore god until the end is near and they want absolution, with it's free pass into heaven. intelligent writing, well done.

-phil

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by kye on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 03:32:19 PM AEST
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I have to agree with the comment Phil made.

This poem is one to be proud of. It is intelligent, realistic, thoughtful and wise.

5 stars.

Kie-

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by eternalsunshine on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 09:37:37 PM AEST
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wonderful write, and so true
so many out there should read
so everyone can open there eyes
and see what is truly important to cherish
thanks for sharing

love

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by Mars on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 10:01:07 PM AEST
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And all of it, so true! We should be ashamed of ourselves! If only someone could and would, make a change. But really, a big eye opener for some =). I found it inspiring.

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_K on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 10:37:01 PM AEST
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This is THE most inspirational poem I have read in a long time.... It really gets the reader thinking.... Excellent write..
Jenni

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by venkat on Tuesday, 17th March 2009 @ 10:49:35 PM AEST
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This poem makes me relax..enjoyed it.
well thought, well written..really beautiful.
write more..:-)venkat

Re: THE PLIGHT OF MAN (User Rating: 1 )
by seanmcparland on Wednesday, 18th March 2009 @ 04:39:13 AM AEST
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thanks for all your comments, im no poet and never will be, i just enjoy writing down my thoughts, once again thanks for the kind words :-)

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