Capitalism and The Rest of Mankind

Capitalism and the Rest of Mankind.

 

What they told us about Capitalism:

We were told capitalism

creates wealth,

we were told capitalism

brings the

best in man, and

with it, individual’s

potentials are certainly attainable;

we were told individual dreams and

aspirations easily come to fruition

in a capitalist society

 

Before now,

we were informed-

capitalism defeats poverty,  

enthrones prosperity;

in time long past,

we were always reminded-

capitalism-is the only vehicle-

to the Promised Land and

only key to man secured future.

 

 

Even to this day,

we receive daily sermon:

“no alternative to capitalism”

the scepter of liberty,

the staff of  freedom, and

the sword of justice;

day-by-day, media keep us focus:

no capitalism, no tomorrow for man.

 

 

Continuously, capitalism’s

four assumed siblings-

peace, prosperity, freedom, and

liberty- have become  

permanent campaign

catchphrase and slogan;

a false claim sold to hoodwink

man,

hemlock they forced down

people’s throat.

 

The Sad Reality of

Capitalism in today’s World:

 

Capitalism-a perfected tool of servitude-

servitude of international magnitude,

servitude without borders;

mace in hands of political gladiators,

instrument of oppression in hands of

merchants without conscience.

 

A subjugation apparatus of greed

in mammon controlled  world,

a look-good-tool in society where

mind is psychologically re-configured.

 

A double edged sword,

that establishes and sustains

class division among

haves and have nots;

a well-designed scheme meant

to “rob Peter to pay Paul.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Future of Capitalism and Man:

 

Now with ease the world is

within reach

daily, artificial and natural

barriers are given way;

controlling world wealth by

powerful few is becoming

simpler, easier, and

faster than before.

 

Will liberation theology

help in this matter?

Turning pulpits or lecterns

to campaign fora on evils-

of capitalism-

will it save matter?

Will social gospel provides

lasting solution-

by turning issues of

social injustice-

into a moral force?

 

Will world leaders ever budge?

Will human rights, social justice

advocates,

perhaps, global socio-political

bodies help?

Only time will tell,

what more harm-Capitalism and

their exponents will cause

mankind.

 

 

However, time is running OUT

for a concept and system without

“human face,” human heart,

touch of  kindness;

a non-giving, but rather

a receiving human created concept-

that has no human personality. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This poem is about: 
My community
My country
Our world

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