Virus Of Consumerism Poem by Aniruddha Pathak
Virus Of Consumerism
Oh this virus, consumerism,
King there is, nor rule, only kingdom.
And there's all-grabbing greed,
People buy beyond need,
With all intellect, there's no wisdom.
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Diwali festivals are over and markets are in the grip of Christmas fever. Malls mull over two big shopping days in rich countries: Black Friday of so-called killing discounts and Cyber Monday ofsales mania. Pope Francis has condemned ‘the virus of consumerism' because it forgets ‘the brother who knocks at your door'.
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Reflections |05.12.2019|
Topic: greed, money, malls
King there is, nor rule, only kingdom.....perfectly synchronizes with your notes sir! A wonderful Limerick!
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4/28/2024 5:21:28 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Bitten by the consumer bug we keep buying things, both wanted and unwanted, draining our wallets, . This galloping greed to possess things leaves us utterly selfish that we have no time to listen to the sobs of our unfortunate brethren. A timely reminder to curtail our purchases when Christmas is drawing near! Beautifully put!
Yes, indeed, high time we realise that mother earth can still provide for our needs, but not for our over-powering greed.