What Will You Choose? (poem) by Zenith Elliott on AuthorsDen

What Will You Choose?
by Zenith Elliott → (All Poetry by Zenith Elliott)
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I hear people complaining about the quality of television, music and life in general. When it comes time to speak up or to make necessary changes what will you do?

A parade of burden's marches through every town. Costumed as aches, stress, no smiles just frowns. Melancholy music drones amplified by screams, moans and occasional tears begin to flow. Men and women live for themselves, self absorbed they hoard their wealth. Outward images shine with fake facades. Awards are granted, lining unstable walls. Liars lie while millions applaud, standing ovations for evil songs. Excess in life, numbs moral views. Most prefer to ignore unpleasant truths. Children born to roam our earth, ungrateful parent's ignore their worth. Every childs heart is pure and true , unconditional love given to adults undeserved. A village is needed to raise a child, what message is given... if the village is corrupt with immoral, sex, drugs and lies. People complain and shake their heads, unwilling to give up sin, themselves. Blessings are something we can all receive, look at yourself...before you concede. We live in a world filled with beauty galore. Be comfortable with yourself, quit searching for more. Artificial bodies, minds and material wealth untold... Will not bring you happiness or heal broken souls.

Reviewed by Hooves Of Fire (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2004

There is a lot of truth in this poem.
Nicely done and a powerful lesson you have given us.
Thank you!
Hooves

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)

Reviewed on June 21, 2004

Zenith...this poem displays a wonderful message to us all...excellent poetry...Fletcher B

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on June 20, 2004

This was an outstanding well-written piece of poetry, Poet!!! Hopefully we shall all make better choices, for the needs of the many, outweighs the needs of the few, or the one!!! Powerful piece, Poet!!! I enjoyed the read. Thank you for sharing it.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Denial is a big fad if you ask me. People live in denial for their excuse....I'm not perfect, but I own up....
Great write ~Z~

Reviewed by Anthony Hall

Zenith - We do indeed live in critical times, hard to deal with - 2 Tim 3:1-5

wonderful poem, excellent meesage.
Anthony

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Wonderful message, Zenith. Good write.

~ Sandie May Angel :o) ~

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Much truth in this profound write, Zenith. Well Done!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

You've said it all Zenith! if only...people will listen!
Complacency is one of the devils favorite tools

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Many good thoughts. I choose life.

Reviewed by john zimmerman

an interesting and thought-provoking write.
well done,

john+

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

most will not do a thing or say a thing.
powerful poem...

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)

Choosing love and honesty is the best choice. I applaud Clinton for coming clean in confessing his disgraceful behavior and not trying to justify his actions with some psychological explanations. He is a much greater president than Ronald Reagan, who claimed ignorance of the Iran-Contra affair. He is either a moron or a liar--or both. Now that's the real impeachable offense. Thank you. Alex

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

It's much easier to belly-ache than to stand out and be counted. We all see that change is needed, but from there to acting on it, there's a big gap left open. Thanks for this, Zenith. Well written.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Ahhh yes, Zenith...
If only we would look for the peace and beauty,
there would be little to complain about. Unfortunately,
the hour is too late for that. The world is in the throes
of unplanned obsolescence.

Beautiful prose, though.