Money matters (poem) by Audrey C on AuthorsDen

Money matters
by Audrey C → (All Poetry by Audrey C)
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Money matters is about how money is distributed, used and abused. No category seems to be appropriate - so 'relationships' in the broadest sense of the word!
Money matters There's a shortage of money In this green, pleasant land It depends who you are Or where you may stand There's money for watching Any sport you can name And money for those Who achieve any fame Bankers take millions While others lose all Some climb ever higher But many must fall There is money for many For them there is plenty But for the old and the frail The pocket is empty But, what of the children In the drought stricken places Where men are fighting And don't look at dead faces Seas full of water and Technology is known Yet children die thirsty No compassion is shown Much money is used To buy arms to kill No one gives the women A preventative pill There is money for many For them there is plenty But for hungry children The basket is empty Money in abundance But on several sides Many forms of greed In its company rides Blind to distress Politicians don't bother They have expenses Cuts make other's suffer Homeless, just numbers To bandy around While forgotten people Sleep on bare ground There is money for many For them there is plenty But greedy hearts ensure Others' purses are empty Poem is copyright ACoatesworth2012

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 17, 2012

You make a lot of good points here in a hard-hitting poem. There was inequality before there was money and money has made it easier for inequality to become more severe. The failures of communism and socialism have those that believe in capitalism (free enterprise for the rich only) saying that redistributing wealth amounts to rewarding failure and softening our ability to excel.

There is no evidence that the rich (most of who gain their riches through inheritance or manipulating money and not producing a thing) are at the cutting edge of development. Conversely it is usually young people with no credit and no capital, with the next billion-dollar idea that the banks won't lend them money to pursue.

Free enterprise does produce the best and causes the week to fail. However, free enterprise must be fair. Capitalism without restraint leads the same problem as communism without competition.

Ron

Reviewed by Mamta Sharma

Reviewed on July 16, 2012

It is so true... very nicely expressed, very emotional poem.Thanks for sharing.
Mamta Sharma