I am part of a tribe…
...Of people.
We all are.
The greatest team that ever lived.
Except…
Are we still a team?
Because it doesn’t feel that way.
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It’s like someone put an ‘I’ in team
And now it’s all “me,” “me,” “me.”
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But what about me?
How do I succeed without my team?
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Once, you stood behind me.
Raised me on your shoulders,
Offered me a hand when I needed it most.
Now, you block my path.
Charge me admission.
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But what am I without my tribe?
Lost.
Because I have no role to play.
No purpose to share.
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And a tribe without purpose…
Is a herd spooked by its own shadow.
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We run in all directions,
And leave ourselves behind.
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Loneliness is on the rise…
And we wonder why.
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Singular mindsets
And selfish egos,
Rob us all of our community.
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Our leaders no longer lead,
They leave us all behind.
Ignore our cries
And hide behind their lies.
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They spend our money,
And take our homes.
Because they need more.
No matter the cost.
Not one house but three,
And a boat the size of four.
More, more, more.
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But us...?
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We need our tribe back.
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The world is an uncertain place these days, with greed and self-righteousness destroying our communities. But we are still a tribe, with or without those in charge. Hate is not a currency, despite what the global tech giants want you to believe.
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Simon George
I write poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. In 2021, I published my debut book "The Truth Behind The Smile" a self-help guide for your mental health based on my personal experience with depression. Go check it out.
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Comments (2)
So true, greed and self-righteous are really destroying our communities. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Loved your poem!
Great words to remind us that we are all one people on this planet, thankyou for sharing xx