Wasted
About misdirected priorities49 total reviews
Comment from PUPA
I surely agree with you, Monte. We can first start with our dear Earth and its problems, then go to space to explore and spend, if there will be any money left!
You have summed up your thoughts nicely in this little poem.
Love
Pupa
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2008
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I surely agree with you, Monte. We can first start with our dear Earth and its problems, then go to space to explore and spend, if there will be any money left!
You have summed up your thoughts nicely in this little poem.
Love
Pupa
Comment Written 20-Jun-2008
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thanks so much
Comment from Mischief's Momma
Absolutely, although sometimes we do actually learn something useful for our lives here from the space program. They are able to research without the strictures of our own planet's systems.
Very well written, the only typo I found was in your notes - I think you meant Martian not matian :)
Well done, good point and a good read too.
MM
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Absolutely, although sometimes we do actually learn something useful for our lives here from the space program. They are able to research without the strictures of our own planet's systems.
Very well written, the only typo I found was in your notes - I think you meant Martian not matian :)
Well done, good point and a good read too.
MM
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thanks so much
Comment from mamre07
This poem expresses all the frustration that kindhearted people feel. Sometimes we have to wonder about the sanity of the decision-makers who love fame and 'descoveries' instead of their fellow human beings.
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This poem expresses all the frustration that kindhearted people feel. Sometimes we have to wonder about the sanity of the decision-makers who love fame and 'descoveries' instead of their fellow human beings.
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Comment from Norzah
Nice little ditty and I can't agree more with the contention held. Too much money is wasted on pursuing objectives related to human ego satisfaction and aggrandizement rather than overcoming human sufferings and the plight of the poor and starving. But the rate of return to investment is the key concern of most economists and political mileage to the politicians. Where does that leave the ordinary men? Love the poem.
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Nice little ditty and I can't agree more with the contention held. Too much money is wasted on pursuing objectives related to human ego satisfaction and aggrandizement rather than overcoming human sufferings and the plight of the poor and starving. But the rate of return to investment is the key concern of most economists and political mileage to the politicians. Where does that leave the ordinary men? Love the poem.
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thank you
Comment from Winslow
Dear Earthwriter,
I agree, the government tends to waste money and spend it on war and destruction rather than peace and construction. But who knows about space, it represents the new frontier.
Good rhyming in this poem.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2008
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Dear Earthwriter,
I agree, the government tends to waste money and spend it on war and destruction rather than peace and construction. But who knows about space, it represents the new frontier.
Good rhyming in this poem.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 20-Jun-2008
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thank s my friend
Comment from mmichelle97219
There are those that would argue that if we find out how those oceans died we may be able to prevent it from happening here. Although I tend to agree with you. A very pretty poem.
Michelle
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There are those that would argue that if we find out how those oceans died we may be able to prevent it from happening here. Although I tend to agree with you. A very pretty poem.
Michelle
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thank s my friend
Comment from Luther McDaniel
This poem is simply constructed and conveys a simple message. Though it has an elementary tone it speaks to a subject anything but, man's misplaced priorities.
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This poem is simply constructed and conveys a simple message. Though it has an elementary tone it speaks to a subject anything but, man's misplaced priorities.
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thank s my friend
Comment from Perpetua
A great poem and a great messge. I like the lines: "Seeking answers in outer space/ignoring the problems of the human race." You have given us all something to ponder. Thanks for sharing this.
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A great poem and a great messge. I like the lines: "Seeking answers in outer space/ignoring the problems of the human race." You have given us all something to ponder. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2008
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thank s my friend
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Earthwriter, you are right my fanstory poet,
I belief let's worry about our planet earth.
May I make a suggestion (to me you poem will read better and make a reader ponder more on you thoughts-
if you break up you poem into stanzas -
Looking to the stars above
losing sight of the earth we love
Seeking answers in outer space
ignoring the problems of the human race
Pressing on no matter what the cost
millions wasted precious lives lost
The answers we need are here on earth
Buried in the planet of our birth
Problems don't just go away
hunger and pain are here to stay
Lack of money is not at fault
the government has resources in the vault
At issue is where it's being spent
forcing the Feds to account for every cent
starving people and the homeless ignored
Money wasted on destruction and war
Gert
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2008
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Hello Earthwriter, you are right my fanstory poet,
I belief let's worry about our planet earth.
May I make a suggestion (to me you poem will read better and make a reader ponder more on you thoughts-
if you break up you poem into stanzas -
Looking to the stars above
losing sight of the earth we love
Seeking answers in outer space
ignoring the problems of the human race
Pressing on no matter what the cost
millions wasted precious lives lost
The answers we need are here on earth
Buried in the planet of our birth
Problems don't just go away
hunger and pain are here to stay
Lack of money is not at fault
the government has resources in the vault
At issue is where it's being spent
forcing the Feds to account for every cent
starving people and the homeless ignored
Money wasted on destruction and war
Gert
Comment Written 20-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2008
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thank s my friend
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You are very welcome, Earthwriter.
Gert
Comment from elainec4
Earthwriter,
I enjoyed reading this work. It does make one ponder priorities. You made your argument well--beginning with your first two lines. They grab the reader and make him focus on what's to follow. Saw no SPAG in your poem. Did see two typos before and after: misdirected and Martian. Maybe you planted those to bring out the nuts!!! Good work--as usual. elaine
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2008
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Earthwriter,
I enjoyed reading this work. It does make one ponder priorities. You made your argument well--beginning with your first two lines. They grab the reader and make him focus on what's to follow. Saw no SPAG in your poem. Did see two typos before and after: misdirected and Martian. Maybe you planted those to bring out the nuts!!! Good work--as usual. elaine
Comment Written 20-Jun-2008
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thank s my friend
