Skirmish number two. Not much more to say about it. Sad times we live in right now.
Collabs welcome.
Rocketing to outer space
Are the multibillionaires.
Looking at that small blue ball
They float without a care.
No single pang of conscience,
They're blissfully unaware
That sheltering in a threadbare tent
A wee one says his prayers.
He remembers when he had a room,
Where his brother shared his bed.
Their puppy curled up at their feet,
The cat between their heads.
Daddy went to work each day,
In his truck filled with his tools,
Tim and him had a jungle Gym
That they played on after school
Musical break
But then their Mom got really sick,
And with all their money gone,
Some people came and took their house,
And now they're on their own.
Please help my Mom stop coughing,
Please find my Dad a job
Please keep me and my brother safe,
He murmurs with a sob.
But,
Rocketing to outer space
Are the multibillionaires.
Looking at that small blue ball
They float without a care.
No single pang of conscience,
They're blissfully unaware
That sheltering in a threadbare tent
A wee one says his prayers.
© Copyright 2022 Sheila Kaufman
@janeg Feb 2022
Excellent contrast and an all too common situation for families that have two crises close together. Well written lyrics.
@gm7 Feb 2022
a great commentary on the world (small blue ball) today. The juxtaposition of the world's rich vs poor, real needs vs real greed.
Well done.
@chipwithrow Feb 2022
Powerful and too true. It's a good touch both lyrically (and it would be musically, too) to have the billionaires verse at both beginning and end with the personal story in between.
And by the way, I was fascinated reading about your move in your bio!
@musicsongwriter Feb 2022
Very strong take on a skirmish prompt. Vivid and sad.
@jamkar Feb 2022
This really brings perspective. Love the title. Sad commentary.
@hurongrand Feb 2022
Oof, these lyrics felt like a punch to the chest (in a good way!). This song paints such a vivid picture of the unfortunate world we live in... Very moving, nice work!
@thedutchwidows Feb 2022
That's a hard-hitting set of words, but they have such a nice rhythm to them, they don't bash you over the head. Kind of like a punch from a velvet glove! Very nice indeed.
@wobbiewobbit Feb 2022
nice ballad lyrics and neat and poignant social comment. nicely done
@cindyrella Feb 2022
Oh gosh, this slapped me it's so powerful. Incredible writing!
@keithcuts Feb 2022
well sht. wow
that hit home a little bit (a lot)
clever word usage and story telling
It read like a song and short story in one to me
kudos!
You clearly have a fast mind
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
Wow, you told a very real and poignant story with these lyrics, a strong contrast to the indulgences of the rocketing billionaires. Great details that really tug at the heart and sadly, are all too relatable for many. Well done.