Modern Madness
Poetry from the book by Ross Adamson
Poems from Modern Madness: Rhymes Against Humanity, the powerful debut poetry collection by Ross Adamson. Eloquent rhymes on emotive themes such as religion, terrorism, inequality, prejudice, social media, animal rights, class warfare, political corruption, corporate greed and rampant consumerism.
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Siren
Lone enchantress, darkly charming;
Slight and coy yet quite disarming.
Ice blue eyes burning ardently;
She sees my soul when she stares at me ...
Gloom-Tinted Glasses
Depression is a washout lens,
Infusing hues with grey.
It dulls the best sensations
And enshrouds the brightest day ...
Poor Door
Door for the rich bloke –
Grand, at the front;
Door down a side lane
For the poor c**t ...
Synthetic Smile
She greets me – a flash of her counterfeit grin:
Expression without any feeling within.
The motion rings true but the timing’s all wrong;
Eyes betray thought where no care could belong ...
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 ...
Fracking Idiots
They say ‘hydraulic fracturing’
Is what this country needs,
So, against expert opinion,
Our Prime Minister proceeds ...
Pay As You Pray
Twisted logic,
Toxic thought:
Welcome to the temple
Of the god you bought ...
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 ...
Destiny: 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 ...