The Generation Who Sold The World

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    The Generation Who Sold The World
    This is a lyrical re-write to the David Bowie song 'The man who sold the world'. Although I prefer the Nirvana version myself. If you know the song you can use the same cadence while reading. If you dont know the song you should check it out (it's awesome), and you will be able to read this poem as intended (RECOMMENDED).


    We live under the stars
    I speak of nature and man
    Although we share the air
    We don't treat her as a friend
    We grow deaf to her cries
    A victim of man's demise
    We're fated to die alone
    As our selfishness still grows

    Oh Yes, T'was We
    We never had control
    We're face to face
    With the generation who sold the world

    I cry and shake my head
    It's time we took a stand
    We've destroyed our farming land
    Waves and waves of Oil foam
    Through the hazy smog I stare
    The view still gives me the chills
    We're doomed to die alone
    Fate not sealed long ago

    Oh Yes, T'was We
    We Never had control
    We're face to face
    With the generation who sold the world

    Oh Yes, T'was We
    We finally lost control
    We're face to face
    With the generation who killed the world



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    JadedJezzabel commented on The Generation Who Sold The World

    08-08-2010

    one of the all time best songs ever written......i love how you used it as a guide with this piece......i'm going to try my hand with another song. i'll let you know when its posted
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    LeslieMay commented on The Generation Who Sold The World

    06-22-2010

    Wow! This is very deep. I know and love the song, so the rythym was nice for me. This is a sad poem, but oh so true. Thanks for bringing awareness to your readers.
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    SuSpence

    06/22/2010

    Thanks so much Leslie, I love that song as well. I am so glad you were able to enjoy this! Peace and Love, Spence

    Ecdysis commented on The Generation Who Sold The World

    06-09-2010

    It is a generation that sold the world, for a price that has no value, but no matter how much you point out that you cant purchase love with an invisible coin, they still come empty handed and yet do no change.... ?!?
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    SuSpence

    06/10/2010

    Nice Ecdysis, I love your comment, so true. When will people realize that the Earth will go on with or without us, it is up to us to make sure we stick around. And we are doing a real shitty job of it as of late. ~Spence

    ansari commented on The Generation Who Sold The World

    05-30-2010

    very appropriate in today's world of uncontrolled pollution, greed and materialism. I like it.
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    SuSpence

    05/31/2010

    Thank you ansari, you are very kind. And speak the truth, we'll speak out together. ~Spence

    devaamido commented on The Generation Who Sold The World

    05-22-2010

    Your message (regretably) couldn't be more timely. Nicely updated.
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    SuSpence

    05/24/2010

    So true my friend, it is truly very sad. ~Spence

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