Hearts of coal
Samir Farsane 1977 (Casablanca)
I closed my eyes and asked my soul.
Why am I tired of this world.
This earth is changing at every roll.
The peace is fading said the bold.
The greed is raiding rising tall.
The weak is aching from pain and cold.
No need to cry, just hide your fears.
The greedy is blind, won't see your tears.
The world is filled with hearts of coal.
Who play pretend with mouths of gold.
Don't even blame them, they lost control.
The devil offered and souls were sold.
But for the few left who held on tall.
Who said no to greed, and yes to the Lord.
I'll keep faith the good will reappear.
And a repent soul will wipe your tears.
About this poem
This poem might seem a little sinister, but the intention behind it is to wake humanity from a greed coma that left the weak, the poor and the helpless in a prolonged pain. If you do something kind for someone in need today, you're either one of the few, or my poem would have worked.
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