Just a reminder that this is part 2 of this poem!
Just a reminder that this is part 2 of this poem! I advise that you read part 1 first :)
Just a reminder that this is part 2 of this poem! I advise that you read part 1 first :) And read it out loud! It's spoken word poetry, after all.
Just a reminder that this is part 2 of this poem! I advise that you read part 1 first :) And read it out loud! It's spoken word poetry, after all. And I left a little note at the end for you guys...
And then there are those whose lives are avarice
And then there are those whose lives are avarice Never satisfied with a mere average
And then there are those whose lives are avarice Never satisfied with a mere average Want to fuel their revenge,
And then there are those whose lives are avarice Never satisfied with a mere average Want to fuel their revenge, only justice will suffice
And then there are those whose lives are avarice Never satisfied with a mere average Want to fuel their revenge, only justice will suffice Nothing more to a deal than "what's the asking price?"
And then there are those whose lives are avarice Never satisfied with a mere average Want to fuel their revenge, only justice will suffice Nothing more to a deal than "what's the asking price?" Greed has turned our words to painted truths and lies...
And there's more greed,
And there's more greed, more,
And there's more greed, more, than the ones I've explained
And there's more greed, more, than the ones I've explained There are those who hide fears,
And there's more greed, more, than the ones I've explained There are those who hide fears, and scars still remain
And there's more greed, more, than the ones I've explained There are those who hide fears, and scars still remain But for every drop they've bled another must feel the pain...
And there's more greed, more, than the ones I've explained There are those who hide fears, and scars still remain But for every drop they've bled another must feel the pain... That they've felt.
And so the words they've spoke and wounds they've dealt
And so the words they've spoke and wounds they've dealt Broken souls they've created and hopes they've felled
And so the words they've spoke and wounds they've dealt Broken souls they've created and hopes they've felled Those they've scarred would then do the same
And so the words they've spoke and wounds they've dealt Broken souls they've created and hopes they've felled Those they've scarred would then do the same to someone else
It's a vicious cycle of greed and revenge
It's a vicious cycle of greed and revenge Until someone steps in and brings the chain to an end
It's a vicious cycle of greed and revenge Until someone steps in and brings the chain to an end But there's a chain of kindness that'll always shine through
It's a vicious cycle of greed and revenge Until someone steps in and brings the chain to an end But there's a chain of kindness that'll always shine through Where each selfless act brings another something new
It's a vicious cycle of greed and revenge Until someone steps in and brings the chain to an end But there's a chain of kindness that'll always shine through Where each selfless act brings another something new And the people in this loop are really just me and you
It doesn't only help ourselves,
It doesn't only help ourselves, but helps the world too
And change could touch everyone in their lives
And change could touch everyone in their lives...
And change could touch everyone in their lives Aggressors and bullies and victims alike...
We can all soar on the wings of change
We can all soar on the wings of change Feathers ruffled by the hurt and pain
We can all soar on the wings of change Feathers ruffled by the hurt and pain But the scars life brought is a gift it gave
We can all soar on the wings of change Feathers ruffled by the hurt and pain But the scars life brought is a gift it gave For strength comes only from the woes you've slain
Greed is a pest, we have the pesticide
Greed is a pest, we have the pesticide The effect just needs to be amplified
Greed is a pest, we have the pesticide The effect just needs to be amplified But in every human heart is where greed dwells
Greed is a pest, we have the pesticide The effect just needs to be amplified But in every human heart is where greed dwells Because your actions are your own and your greed is yourself
And the need for something more is a part of mankind's spell...
For every bit of love there's a bit of hate
For every bit of love there's a bit of hate For every inch of pride there're times you'll deflate.
For every bit of love there's a bit of hate For every inch of pride there're times you'll deflate. But I dreamt the world could be a better place...
Because every person could do something great
Because every person could do something great Each step you walk could lead a different way
Because every person could do something great Each step you walk could lead a different way It could lead somewhere better,
A step is all it takes.
Author's note:
The topic I wanted to address in this poem is greed.
The topic I wanted to address in this poem is greed. Now, greed is quite a broad subject.
The topic I wanted to address in this poem is greed. Now, greed is quite a broad subject. Perhaps the most common real life aspect is money,
The topic I wanted to address in this poem is greed. Now, greed is quite a broad subject. Perhaps the most common real life aspect is money, and money has a direct connection to power,
The topic I wanted to address in this poem is greed. Now, greed is quite a broad subject. Perhaps the most common real life aspect is money, and money has a direct connection to power, which brings me to the next aspect.
Greed for power is a stereotypical example present in modern and classic works alike,
Greed for power is a stereotypical example present in modern and classic works alike, and is essentially instilled into the foundational fabric of mankind,
Greed for power is a stereotypical example present in modern and classic works alike, and is essentially instilled into the foundational fabric of mankind, because as long as there still are things to yearn for, there is yearning.
And another aspect- blame and revenge.
And another aspect- blame and revenge. I wanted to connect greed to bullying in a way.
And another aspect- blame and revenge. I wanted to connect greed to bullying in a way. According to a variety of sources, why people bully is directly connected to their own personal life.
And another aspect- blame and revenge. I wanted to connect greed to bullying in a way. According to a variety of sources, why people bully is directly connected to their own personal life. It’s likely they’ve been bullied in the past,
And another aspect- blame and revenge. I wanted to connect greed to bullying in a way. According to a variety of sources, why people bully is directly connected to their own personal life. It’s likely they’ve been bullied in the past, had some kind of traumatic experience,
And another aspect- blame and revenge. I wanted to connect greed to bullying in a way. According to a variety of sources, why people bully is directly connected to their own personal life. It’s likely they’ve been bullied in the past, had some kind of traumatic experience, or have current personal life issues.
They will then seek out the weak and different,
They will then seek out the weak and different, and enact their revenge for the external forces that have bullied themselves.
They will then seek out the weak and different, and enact their revenge for the external forces that have bullied themselves. Bullying is wrong,
They will then seek out the weak and different, and enact their revenge for the external forces that have bullied themselves. Bullying is wrong, but there are also wrong things happening at the source of it.
This is why I feel greed is such an important topic.
This is why I feel greed is such an important topic. Humans are capable of great things,
This is why I feel greed is such an important topic. Humans are capable of great things, but also terrible things,
This is why I feel greed is such an important topic. Humans are capable of great things, but also terrible things, and one of the workings at the core of this philosophy
This is why I feel greed is such an important topic. Humans are capable of great things, but also terrible things, and one of the workings at the core of this philosophy is greed.
Also, since this is spoken word poetry,
Also, since this is spoken word poetry, I was wondering if I should record myself reading it and make a youtube video!
Also, since this is spoken word poetry, I was wondering if I should record myself reading it and make a youtube video! What do you think?
Also, since this is spoken word poetry, I was wondering if I should record myself reading it and make a youtube video! What do you think? Thanks so much for your support! <3
written by: diana (sarah <3)
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