FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Wednesday, 4 June 1986

Poem Number 105 - Who Is Sold? - 4/6/1986

Concrete buildings surround the traveling train,
How it feels that I’m walking, to and from work,
When in the early colonial days: horse carts and walking,
Were the only means of transport for all people.

How the generation and years of Australians,
Change from decade to decade.
There are no convicts,
There are no so called, ”Prisoners”!

There are Governors, playing in the background,
Politicians and professions: in the field of science and law.
There are no men chained! No stones to erect by pure blood hand,
Towards a construction of a mechanized building.

Whether it be tribal,
Whether it be country style,
Whether it be city life,
All have changed for better living standards.

Think of us in being in a lucky world,
And we do things that we are told.
Until the day of youth changes to old,
Crying aloud to the person, who is sold. 

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