Spend
Spend
on gift wrap and toys
throw away presents
for good girls and boys
ribbons and bows
all wrapped up with care
in hopes that St. New Day
soon shall be here
Spend
Spend
no reason to save
starve the poor children
the world is their grave
missiles and guns
hardware and planes
little toy soldiers
and electric toy trains
Spend
Spend
nuclear toys
the perfect gift
from our girls and boys
nuclear waste
biological games
no time for peace
or personal names
Spend
Spend
we’ll say mass for
we’ll mourn for your dead
it’s the least we can do...
We spend and spend
we keep you in mind
the sin’s of the fathers...
humanities crime...
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Reviews of "Spend, Spend"
Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)
Reviewed on February 16, 2003
so true and written with excellence!
Reviewed by coni lea harris (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
so true, so true, loved this
Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on December 5, 2002
Very well put, indeed! You always seem to hit the nail on the head when you write these kinds of pieces. Thanks for this one, Lori! You rock!
Lori,
There is a lot said in this piece, very good, and thought provoking write!
Hugs,
Maria
Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2002
Or in the case of the current situation we find ourselves in.... the sins of their fathers. Enjoyed even though I am for ridding the world of these killers.
I know what you mean. Seems like everywhere is screaming "Buy! Buy! Buy!" "Sale! Sale" Sale"......but they all cost money.
That is why I'm making some handmade crafts. It's a personal touch, and you don't have to spend a fortune. It's something special from you that others will cherish forever.
Have a Merry Christmas Lori!!!!!
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 1, 2002
Some people's spending is a sin
Sad world we live in
We spend too much on things we don't need and we don't spend enough time on each other.
Toys can't replace love, and missiles can't replace real peace. Beautifully expressed, Lori. Love the way your writing progresses. Love, Alex
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on December 1, 2002
Lori dear, was there every a time in our history when it wasn't like. And haven't we always felt helpless of what happens in our lives. How can Christmas be different. ONLY IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH ... ONLY IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH! God bless you Lori for your concerns. Bill Murray (kojak)
There is a lot said in this piece, very good, and thought provoking write!
Hugs,
Maria
That is why I'm making some handmade crafts. It's a personal touch, and you don't have to spend a fortune. It's something special from you that others will cherish forever.
Have a Merry Christmas Lori!!!!!
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Sad world we live in
Toys can't replace love, and missiles can't replace real peace. Beautifully expressed, Lori. Love the way your writing progresses. Love, Alex