Culture
Poetry by Ross Adamson
Original poems on topical matters and modern society in general. Rhymes about social issues, current affairs and sociocultural aspects of contemporary Western civilisation.
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Liar
I’m a liar. So are you. Is anything you’ve told me true? Can you believe a word I say? D’you ever listen, anyway? ...
One More Chance
There she is, at the spot where first we met, In that whimsical haunt on the Internet. She’s the distant desire that I can’t forget. She’s my tear-stained pillow and my deep regret.
Blue Monday
Blue Monday is here, the media says: A day of despondence and gloom. But really it’s only a marketing ploy To get us to spend and consume ...
Synthetic Smile
She greets me – a flash of her counterfeit grin: Expression without any feeling within. The motion excessive, the timing all wrong; Eyes betray thought where no care could belong ...
Tribute to Tyranny
A tyrant Saudi king dies And we fly the flags half-mast, Despite their human rights abuses, Now and recent past ...
Web Pest
How nice of you to publish Your thoughts on everything. Such well-informed opinions – A wit and wisdom spring ...
The One Percent
Just one percent of people Own half of global wealth. They keep their fortunes tucked away With tax-evading stealth ...
Cupidity
You want that brand new gadget And you crave the latest gear, Despite the fact it’s over-priced And ‘out’ within a year ...
Destined Dystopia
Peekaboo! They’re watching you. The streets have eyes, the walls have ears. They track and log your every move. They own your hopes, they craft your fears ...