Hey there how are you doing Mr Banker?
Where you going on your holiday?
How about a little trip to the Himalayas?
Get the latest gear and kit up for the Everest
Then get into your helicopter
And take a cruise to see the sights
Maybe buy a pair of binoculars
Just keep the focus on narrow
Cause there are some things down below
That you might not want to see
People bringing up fuel every day
Just for your cup of tea
And when you run out of your favourite food
Don’t worry, we send them back
Just as long as you order enough to make it a full sack
To make their trip as worthwhile as yours
So, while you’re sitting there
In the fancy helicopter
Taking pictures as you fly up to the snow
Remember some can be deleted at the press of a fingertip
When they show where your billions didn’t go
and what the money didn’t do to keep you rich
And why its best to not notice and turn away
Scared, In case they’ll want to come and stay
Cause you know they’ll work much harder than you
And anyway, who’d be there to get your food?
How did I miss this post? I didn’t receive a notification. When I go into my Reader, it keeps coming up with the blocking menu on your posts. Heaven forbid if it succeeded. It would be the literary equivalent of somebody putting me on a bread and water diet, if I no longer received your daily posts and comments.
That Himalayan prose-poem is so gut-wrenchingly brilliant.
My my…your words are powerful…magical…the blocking I can’t explain, other than it being what a pirate must expect I s’pose..
I’ve sorted the blocking–I hope. Not having them discriminating against pirates!
Oh we like to be discriminated against! We’re pirates!
the sensitive feeling echoes behind the words… the contrast of lives and thoughts..
Thank you,Soumyav, for your delicate comment…
Very strong words – love ‘em.
Another lovely comment – wonderful words. Thanks.
the difference in lifestyles so well described..nicely written with a message..
What a meaningful and touching poem. I just hope these kids have something better to do this on Christmas…
Yep, hope so too. Except they probably celebrate other festivals – Diwali maybe – thanks for the comment and thought..I’m gathering ingredients..!
Achingly nice & I love the way you put realities under spot…
Peace & Light
Thank you Mira Jay – appreciate that..and yes..should be spotlighted..
Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog for a little while today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as good as when I arrived. I’ll be back!
Great message – will return the favour and visit you tomorrow morning for sure. Thanks again.