On Goes the World

by Brittney Follett   Jan 21, 2008


On the deserted streets of New York
There lies a shivering man who yearns..
For just one kind smile or loving hand
The crowd moves, not one head turns.

On Goes the World

Crude words are yelled out the door
Out storms a man heading for the car.
Two kids left behind, watch as mom dies.
Who could have known it'd go so far?

On Goes the World

A teen's dragged to a rave, by her 'friends'
The intoxicated girl is grabbed by the arm
To drunk to realize, goes with the man...
There in the dark he does her great harm.

On Goes the World

A child with hate etched inside his mind,
Snatches a blade and heads to the room
There inside lies his sleeping baby sister
Too young to realize that he's her doom.

On Goes the World

Many twisted things happen in this world
People CAN do something, but no one dares.
Men hide behind their cowardice and pride...
I've come to realize that really: No One Cares.

And On Goes the World

Copyright Brittney Follett

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  • 16 years ago

    by OLA OLUWASEUN

    The poem is beautiful and it's really thoughtful. Frankly, it touched me and kept me sad about the world that cares about no one. It's so disappointing. No correction to make.

  • 16 years ago

    by Cheshire Kat

    There's truth in your words, but not exactly. People care, but they're just too scared and cowardly to take action. (as in your stanza: "People CAN do something, but no one dares.
    Men hide behind their cowardice and pride...")
    Anyway, sorry, I'll review ^^

    I like how you didn't really give away the whole story--left it for the readers to guess--because it gives a more clearer image. There are some places where the words are somewhat crowded, but other places where it fits in perfectly. Nice Style as well, lol.

  • 16 years ago

    by SCARECROW

    I love that use of repetition, "on goes the world"~
    Effective, but not overused, and that's not something easy to achieve. Fantastic!
    The emotion is there, and your flow is just, well, flawless. What else can I say, hmm?
    You have your own style, and you're doing both it and poetry itself substantial justice.
    Keep it up!

  • 16 years ago

    by Nix

    First of all this ending blow my mind, so effective and remarkable ending.
    I love this piece, it is very provoking and you described your message excellently, bravo.
    You wrote this on so effective way and created this absolutely haunting atmosphere.
    You kept my attention in every line and I must say I totally enjoyed in this one.

  • 16 years ago

    by T uh Belle lll

    I like this. It had many aspects and a story behind each stanza, you can tell this poem was very well thought out, and the message is very strong.

    It is really great the amount of meaning your poetry has, definitely keep at it.

    `tia

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