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The Insular Man
by David J Knight → (All Poetry by David J Knight)
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It's not my problem...


Why should I care what they earn,


those who make the clothes I wear.


They're only foreigners after all


so tell me just why I should care?


It's got nought to do with me,


as long as the prices stay so cheap


is the real important bit. After all,


I've got myself in luxury to keep.



Why should I care what they eat,


those who live a continent away.


They're only foreigners after all,


I say as I eat my fourth meal today.


They should find some way to provide!


It's not that I mean to be so rude


but it is not my problem. After all


I rarely bin more than half my food


Why should I care what they think,


those who suffer upon my TV screen.


They're only foreigners after all


and the pain is on some distant scene.


It shouldn't be me that spends his cash


to bail out victims of Nature's bite.


There's charities to do that. After all,


I always attempt to appear contrite.


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 Reviews of "The Insular Man"
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on April 28, 2005
An excellent awakening poem of how so many do in this world.
Excellent!
Thank You!
You should get this one out and about to "society".
bulletin boards, newspapers, even schools, etc...
Tracey

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on April 27, 2005
your sarcasm overrides the serious nature of this very poignant poem ...

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 27, 2005
Well expressed!!

love Tinka

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on April 27, 2005
you make your point perfectly...why indeed should we care...and if we don't...who will


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