Ages

They say this is the Golden Age
And another child has just starved
The age of the opening of a brand new page
And another child has just starved
The age of Justice and Unity the new day
And another child has just starved
The age of medicine and fair pay
And another child has just starved
The age of reason and freedom from want
And another child has just starved
The age of enlightenment and renewal in the font
And another child has just starved
The age of holidays in space
And another child has just starved
The age where all protections are in place
And another child has just starved
The age of equality under the law
And another child has just starved
The age of peace and freedom for all
And another child has just starved
The age of communication and love
And another child has just starved
The age of communion and deliverance from above
And another child has just starved
The age of living without any fear
And another child has just starved
The age of another vote next year
And another child has just starved
The age of obesity and the over fed
And another child has just starved
The age of where the Devil has led
And count the number of children who starve
22.15 1 April 2008

  • George Yesthal

    George Yesthal

    Wow! Pretty powerful stuff. Well presented. The rhythm makes me feel it would lend itself well to song.

  • Gregory John O... replied

    thanks, you can use it if you like; just send me a cheque when your rich and famous.

  • George Yesthal

    George Yesthal

    LOL. Okay, It’s a deal/

  • chamo

    chamo

    fly to mars man needs to seek and to delve,
    babies starve in dark down corners whilst man soars above.
    (from the Summit )

  • Gregory John O... replied

    And every moment another.

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Greg, This is an amazing writing..and oh so true…Sally xxoo

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Sally….pity about the true bit

  • Mishaal  Sardar

    Mishaal Sardar

    powerful stuff Gregory!!!!!
    it really amazing ..well done

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Mishaal. Appreciated

  • Mishaal  Sardar

    Mishaal Sardar

    you’re very welcome Gregory!!!!
    huggles my friend!

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    what a great flow Greg!!!!!!!! Smashing!!!!!!!!!!! defo it goes to fav!!!!!1
    huggles

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thankks Ushna, and for the fav…XXX

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    interesting story

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Antanas

  • Devalyn Marshall

    Devalyn Marshall

    Wonderful and strong words.

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Devalyn

  • Gleniceava

    Gleniceava

    Truly touched with so much truth…

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks gleniceava

  • journey360

    journey360

    deep passion-love it!

    this is some very good writing gregory

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks journey360….

  • BatCat

    BatCat

    This is powerful stuff and sadly, so true. Beuatifully captured and written

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks BatCat!!!

  • Ushna Sardar
  • Gregory John O... replied

    :-)) xoxox thanks Ushnaa

  • oneperfectkiss

    oneperfectkiss

    starving when they shouldn’t be. i see it everywhere. xx

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Too sad !!! xxx

  • skinnyman

    skinnyman

    I will stand with you!

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks, now only another 6,500,000,000 to get on side…..

  • DarKarsean

    DarKarsean

    powerful words with a real meaning

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Appreciated DarKarsean.. one of those ones I wish i had nothing to write about

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Good for you Greg. A powerful reminder of such a sad and disturbing truth. Well done writing (I agree would make an awesome song too!) and whoever can give and doesn’t really pisses me off!!! Hugs, shar xoxoxo

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Shar ….. that one line has driven me mad for years, and everyday it plays in my head,,, and nothing changes :(( xoxoxoox

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    So powerful, Greg!

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Prasad !!!

  • Priya ...

    Priya ...

    Very powerful. The repetition begins gently at first and then grinds as contrast. Nice!!

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Priya, very much appreciated !!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    very strong – the terrible truth.
    we’re all going to hell in a handbasket

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Hsien-ku. All too sad, too true..

  • Barbara Cliff

    Barbara Cliff

    Oh dear, its awful to be reminded of the terrible truth—alas! But it has to be said, because its something we try to forget, well I do. Trouble is we feel helpless, and no, I don’t spend on more than I and doggies need, and do donate to some charities—but its not enough! Alas! our selfish greed has many effects and time will tell -cause and effect.

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Too true Barbara, I hope it changes,, soon !1

  • TheWanderingBoo

    TheWanderingBoo

    wow, incredibly powerful writing

  • Gregory John O... replied

    Thanks Boo !!!!

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