Greed
Poetry by Ross Adamson
Original poems on avarice, gluttony, covetousness and the insatiable desire for wealth and status. Rhymes about money worship, power hunger, rampant materialism, extravagant excess and conspicuous consumerism.
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Ezadeen
‘We'd like to thank you, one and all, For financing this trip. But, sadly, owing to this squall, Your crew’s abandoned ship ...
Poor Door
Door for the rich bloke – Grand, at the front; Door down a side lane For the poor c**t ...
Tribute to Tyranny
A tyrant Saudi king dies And we fly the flags half-mast, Despite their human rights abuses, Now and recent past ...
The One Percent
Just one percent of people Own half of global wealth. They keep their fortunes tucked away With tax-evading stealth ...
Fracking Idiots
They say ‘hydraulic fracturing’ Is what this country needs, So, against expert opinion, Our Prime Minister proceeds ...
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 ...