Sinister Aristocrats

[jabble524]

Sinister Aristocrats

At what point do capitalism and corruption intersect?
At what point do free markets and exploitation become synonymous?

Sinister aristocrats
Build luxurious castles, and extravagant kingdoms
Upon the backs of broken and bleeding workers
Who they pretend to care about

Prosperity doesn't trickle down
It accumulates at the top
Misery doesn't accumulate at the top
It floods down, washing away hopes and dreams

Corrupt politicians are mercenaries for Corporate America
Paid to assassinate any form of regulation
That stand in the way of unbridled greed
Through the economic rape of common men and women

Sinister aristocrats are hungry wolves in sheep’s clothing
Disguised they speak of opportunity and prosperity
Secretly they salivate at the mouth
Longing to sink their greedy teeth
Into unsuspecting flesh
And taste the profit

At what point will we finally wake up?
At what point will we finally stand united against the wolves?

[Harry S]

Sinister Aristocrats

At what point do capitalism and corruption intersect?
At what point do free markets and exploitation become synonymous?

Sinister aristocrats
Build luxurious castles, and extravagant kingdoms
Upon the backs of broken and bleeding workers
Who they pretend to care about

Prosperity doesn't trickle down
It accumulates at the top
Misery doesn't accumulate at the top
It floods down, washing away hopes and dreams

Corrupt politicians are mercenaries for Corporate America
Paid to assassinate any form of regulation
That stand in the way of unbridled greed
Through the economic rape of common men and women

Sinister aristocrats are hungry wolves in sheep’s clothing
Disguised they speak of opportunity and prosperity
Secretly they salivate at the mouth
Longing to sink their greedy teeth
Into unsuspecting flesh
And taste the profit

At what point will we finally wake up?
At what point will we finally stand united against the wolves?

this doesn't rhyme.

[jabble524]

Thanks for taking the time to read my poetry. I thought about having this poem rhyme when I was writing it, but to be honest, many of my poems, some of which I've posted here, having different rhyming arrangements. So I thought it would be a nice break to have a poem that didn't rhyme, and see how it turned out. Anyways, thanks for reading my poetry. Hope all is well.

- Jason

[Harry S]

brilliant poem that is is I don't think each line should start with a capitalist letter, politically it gives the wrong message

[Violet]

A Capitalist Poem For Harry

You Be Funny
Harry

... or better yet...

A CAPITALIST POEM FOR HARRY

YOU BE FUNNY
HARRY

V I O L E T

[imaginary friend]

I have a serious question re. The Rules:
Is it wrong to put capitals at the beginning of each line in a poem?

[Violet]

.. no... I believe Shakespeare does that... so you're in good company...

.. what's interesting now is that there really are no rules.. it's more about what flavoring you're going for... there is a convention of capitalizing at the beginning of each sentence, and if you like the feel of that, you might try that... what was Wordsworth doing in that poem I posted recently?.. possibly he does that...

.. it's really coming up with a way of writing that seems to express this "thing" you're trying to get at, and it's really your own self that's the guideline.. so... it's honing in on what works for you... what feels right to you...

I hope this helps...

v i o l e t xxxx
Violet
V i o l e t
V i o l e T (this one I really don't like)...

[imaginary friend]

Thanks for
clarifying that V,
for Jabble
and for me.

(I've already started practicing)

XO

[jabble524]

Thanks for the feedback. I hadn't thought about whether or not to capitalize at the beginning of each line. I can see the arguments both for and against it. Anyways, thanks for the insight, it's a very interesting point.

Hope all is well,
Jason

[Harry S]

At what point do capitalism and corruption intersect?
At what point do free markets and exploitation become synonymous?

Jason, I can't leave this forum without returning to my favourite poem. I want to confide that your first question is one I have used many times over the years as pick-up line. On most occasions it has led to immediate sex. If the woman is not quite ready to commit, I hit her with your second question. Never fails! May I ask if you wrote it specifically for its aphrodisiac potency?

[Violet]

Harry... don't tell anybody this... but... I think I'm falling in love with you...

v i o l e t

[jabble524]

I admit it. You caught me. Most people think I wrote this poem out of concern for social and economic justice, but it's really just to pick up chicks. As a single 24 year old guy, I was looking for something that would immediately sweep women off their feet, and drive them wild with passion. I actually discovered this by accident, I was talking to a lady one day, and I said "you know- I think the rich exploit the poor through the illusion of a free market"- and all the sudden... boobies. It was then that I realized that talking dirty and talking economic injustice were really the same thing. Although some of the role playing games can get a little weird, like where I'm from the Securities and Exchange Commision, and she's the corrupt Wall Street CEO. Anyways, it's all really promotion for my future bestselling novel: "Talking Economics- A Guide for Picking up Loose Women".
Haha,
Jason

[Violet]

... see everyone? This is what I meant about Harry.. he can be very insightful -- I mean, look here, he really had jabble's number (!)

.. mine, by the way jabbles, is.. 718...

v i o l e t

[Marisha]

jabble, I want to pick up on another question you raise in this poem. I feel it one that has been shamefully neglected.

you ask "At what point will we finally wake up?". I am not clear if you are raising a purely physical issue, a medical matter if you will? Or were you, Jason, drifting into the metaphysical (consider how that word breaks down to reveal its meaning ; me-tap-hy-sic-al)?

In any event, we need more information before answering your challenge to determine at what point we will finally wake up.

1. what is our combined age?

2. what season is it (shorter rest in summer, longer in winter)?

3. what are the heating conditions ? I am presuming this takes place inside, but who knows! Jason may have set a deliberate trap and this is all an outdoors event!!

4. very importantly, what time did we go to bed? Jason is teasing us by omitting that vital information.

5. finally, how much did we have to drink the day before, and did we stuff anything up our nose (probably noses but again Jason is silent on this!)?

I look forward to your reply, jabble but no hurry as I am going to sleep now and will not finally wake up until 4 in the morning the end of December, I was writing you now just to see if you're better.

[lizzytysh]

Hi Jabble/Jason ~

Love your latest response . Please reserve for me an autographed, advance copy. I'll happily pay its established purchase price. I love your poem. Very well done description of what's happened here and seemingly continues, at least somewhat. A lot of good thought went into how to best express your ideas. I really like the result.


~ Lizzy