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Posted by smokeymadison on December 14, 2004, at 3:48:25
Eating a can of Flavourite red beets for supper
And wondering why the line is drawn
At $350 a week for two
And wishing that
We made half thatDreading the folded piece of paper
Taped to the door on the 5th of every month
And fearing more for the cats’ sake
Than my own
That the eviction will not happenReceiving the knowing glances
From my psychiatrist as I ask
For samples of the pills that will keep me sane
For thirty more days
And realizing that they cannot bring peace of mindI cannot help but ask,
Where in the fabric of American society,
In the belief that those of strong will
And those who work tirelessly towards a better life would succeed,
Did this tear form?For it is human lives
That are consumed by the dream,
Abducted by delusions of wealth and overabundance
Only to be spat out
In this bulimic society
Posted by Atticus on December 14, 2004, at 12:03:56
In reply to Poverty in a Bulimic Society, posted by smokeymadison on December 14, 2004, at 3:48:25
Very moving and very powerful due to the details like the folded-up piece of paper stuck to the door and the requests for samples of medications. You really left yourself emotionally vulnerable by being so honest and personal, and I think that's what makes a piece of writing really stick with a reader. You've replaced a vague term like "poverty" with a real individual human presence suffering its effects. I've had experience myself not knowing where next month's rent was coming from -- my worst and most recurrent nightmare is ending up on the streets of the city, homeless and with no access to the meds I need to stave off a permanent crash-and-burn. This piece really resonates personally. Atticus
Posted by smokeymadison on December 16, 2004, at 5:50:03
In reply to Re: Poverty in a Bulimic Society » smokeymadison, posted by Atticus on December 14, 2004, at 12:03:56
thank you!!!
i should know better, but after i wrote this i got into a "discussion" w/ my boyfriend that lasted until 5 am over politics. he is so conservative and i am quite liberal, so we usually stay away from those topics but i just couldn't resist in this case...
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