A Step Away From Greed: Part 2 (spoken word poetry)

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)