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August 20, 2014
By elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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Leave nothing but footprints,<br /> Take nothing but pictures,<br /> Kill nothing but time.

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We are lost generation,
Product of capitalism,
Time of stagnation,
Domination of big corporation,
Post fascism,
Hidden racism,
Fake humanism;

We come from time of great ideas,
Collecting medals and trophies,
Surrounded by classy criminals
Practiced liars and vandals;

Everybody thinks about their future only
What will happen tomorrow?
Tired of crowds, tired of being lonely
Not interested in other people's pain, just their own sorrow,

Part of them close their eyes,
Some close their hearts,
Others pretend to see as part of their disguise
And Children of Today are left just with all those
Why(?)'s

© Elise P., Chula Vista, CA

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Liyah15 SILVER said...
on May. 28 2015 at 1:10 pm
Liyah15 SILVER, Hammond, Indiana
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I like this poem a lot. It explains so much.
AprilNicoleJones BRONZE said...
on Oct. 10 2014 at 10:30 am
AprilNicoleJones BRONZE, New Castle, Indiana
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This is really good, I have to say. You did an excellent job of describing a generation lost. In many ways I think our generation is the new lost generation, everything's technology and it seems like originality is not important anymore. Not only is this poem original, it's descriptive and deep. Great job!
Zolenz DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 18 2014 at 5:54 pm
Zolenz DIAMOND, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Other
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this is really good i like it!
beAWESOMEstayAWESOME BRONZE said...
on Sep. 17 2014 at 5:56 pm
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This is an amazing way to describe our society. Keep on writing because you're really good. 
bewareofbunnyrabbits SILVER said...
on Sep. 17 2014 at 9:08 am
bewareofbunnyrabbits SILVER, Winona, Minnesota
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Sad but true. You are a great writer. :)
tajosismis said...
on Sep. 13 2014 at 8:15 am
Very good description of problematics of today, everday confusion, and use of rhyme as well as language forms! Good job! :)
Ariel_Fluffyy SILVER said...
on Sep. 12 2014 at 9:26 pm
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I really LOVED this! Keep writing you are good at it.
Cassie_Monroe BRONZE said...
on Sep. 4 2014 at 2:07 pm
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Very Very Well Written. You write beautiful words and set off a good vibe. Keep up with your writing; And Don't Stop! 
elycavill SILVER said...
on Sep. 4 2014 at 9:37 am
elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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Thank you, means really much! I will for sure take some time to read what you have written!
RecklessPoet said...
on Aug. 30 2014 at 10:34 am
RecklessPoet, Queretaro, Other
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this was great. i loved it! i think you are absolutely right and if you check out my poems you can see how we share some of the same opinions! keep it up!