Powerful, that’s right,
I’m a terror, as you will see, no one can beat me.
Why I’ll tear you apart from top to bottom.
I won’t give a damn, winter, spring, summer or autumn.
If you cross me, I’ll mow you down
like a huge caterpillar machine right to the ground.
I’m bigger than life, full of horror and strife.
I’ll take all you’ve got, even your life.
Friends-no, not your mother
your father, nor your sister or brother.
Strong, powerful, big and fearless.
Your worst enemy, listen and hear this,
be alert, drug free, your mind must be clear
or you’ll be dealing with me out there.
I don’t care about your friends or your loving family.
I’ve been known to bring death to those who mock me.
So pick up your socks and take heed, or those
you love will fall in need.
I’m here, there and everywhere.
Don’t worry, prejudice you will not find.
I want all, young, old, rich, poor.
You can all come screaming through my door.
I’ve killed more people than you can imagine.
so c’mon working class, learn your trade,
be the best that you can be, and take top grades.
For those who excel, will certainly exceed.
Never become victim to my selfish greed.
They call me
“CARELESSNESS”
This is dedicated to my son 'John' and all men and women
who drive big machinery or big rigs.
Written: Feb.16/2007
MS.GERMAIN, YOUR POEM HAS OPEN MY EYES UP TO REALIZE THAT EVERYONE CAN BECOME A STATISTIC WHEN IT COMES TO CARELESSNESS. I'LL TRY TO BE A WHOLE LOT MORE CAREFULL FROM DAY TO DAY FROM NOW ON.
it never fails to Amaze me, how many Subjects get Covered by such great poems like this... melvina 10
Melvina, beautifully worded work that emphasizes just how dangerous the world out there can be to the careless. As things get bigger you need to be fully concentrating on what you. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of fine structure. David
well done Melvina, a fine penning on an old wives tale, yet that they be so big and so mean if you need help a friend they be.........
Powerful write Melvina! Well done! ..............................Diane
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This is certainly well written Melvina. So true also! A lesson for all Karen x