Thursday, October 29, 2015

Why are we silent – v7

Why are we silent,
complacent really,
comfortable, fat, lazy
sitting on our couches;
Watching TV, football,
our plates overflowing;
When others know hunger
all around the world.

In a world that is hurting
why do we discard
throwing away our excess
our silos bursting;
Our plates overflowing
denying the rest
those in need
all around in the world.

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edited February 6, 2016
Why are we silent – v8
(merging edits to original and version 7)
edited October 29, 2015
Why are we silent – v7
(editing version 4)
edited October 29, 2015
Why are we silent – v6
(editing version 5)
edited May 13, 2015
Why are we silent – v5
(editing original again)
edited April 8, 2015
Why are we silent – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 27, 2014
Why are we silent – v3
(editing original version again)
Edited October 31, 2013
Why are we silent – v2
October 16, 2013
Why are we silent
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