IN AN EMPIRE OF DIRT

listening and seeking the choirs from heaven

IN AN EMPIRE OF DIRT

living in an empire of dirt
where more attention is given
to soiled dresses and cigars
to slashing death and white broncos,
to bomb size and “intelligent” missiles...
living in this empire of dirt,
what chance has a butterfly
to hear the whispers from heaven...

existing in an empire of dirt
where more value is given
to implements of mass destruction
and the world’s leaders
are busily building,
laying “smart” bombs
instead of eggs
what chance has an ant
to hear the choir from heaven... 

Reviews

[Aatharva Banaitkar]

extremly wonderful poem ,good piece of work

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

A beautiful poem which though simple is extremely powerful. Great work! :)

[Scytheriax]

Love the wording of this poem. It's strong without being clichè.
The use of quotations adds to the sarcastic tone of it.
I'm not sure if a lack of capitalization is your style or not, but sometimes capitalization can add emphasis where it's needed.

[sinNsincerity]

This is pretty amazing and so true! Thank you for sharing!