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The desire to want more Has been corrupted Such desires means much more Than greed, gluttony, or lust Is it wrong to demand more efficiency From those who are supposed to lead us? Is it too much to ask for more empathy For those sorely in need of compassion? Is it a sin to demand for more justice For victims of hypocritical religious figures? Is it not our basic human rights To desire more safety and security? Why do we judge those who want more Because they want to share with others? Why do we belittle those seeking equality And bitterly challenge them more instead? Why do we put down passions and talents? When we need more creativity and imagination? Why do those who are greedy have their wants satisfied While the desperate ones have their urgent needs neglected? We need MORE kindness We need MORE humanity We need MORE wisdom Otherwise, in the end Only anger and pain Will grow and reign Forevermore...
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May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM UTC
To Want More
The desire to want more Has been corrupted Such desires means much more Than greed, gluttony, or lust Is it wrong to demand more efficiency From those who are supposed to lead us? Is it too much to ask for more empathy For those sorely in need of compassion? Is it a sin to demand for more justice For victims of hypocritical religious figures? Is it not our basic human rights To desire more safety and security? Why do we judge those who want more Because they want to share with others? Why do we belittle those seeking equality And bitterly challenge them more instead? Why do we put down passions and talents? When we need more creativity and imagination? Why do those who are greedy have their wants satisfied While the desperate ones have their urgent needs neglected? We need MORE kindness We need MORE humanity We need MORE wisdom Otherwise, in the end Only anger and pain Will grow and reign Forevermore...
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May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM UTC
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