Greed Poem by Kay Barcelon

Intolerable starvation all over
Hungry children dying of cold
Some have wealth and power
But not enough have condoled

The children are most powerless
Their small minds are confused
Look at the rich and the glamorous
They are just watching amused

While you seek for extravagance
Someone is seeking for a shelter
While you think you have the answer
The other is praying for a chance

What’s up with this insane addiction?
For beauty, wealth, power or fame
There is no honorable persuasion
You just may end up dying in shame

Isn’t it ironic for the people who greed?
Trying to lose an inch but won’t share a cake
Help the needy and look at the wearied
You’d notice a different self at daybreak