The Painting
This painting
Cost more than a Country.
It hangs in the old man's room.
Never seen by others
It is worth less than one flower's bloom.
Sotheby's hammer descended.
Half a million people died.
No one stopped it.
No one even tried.
Cost more than a Country.
It hangs in the old man's room.
Never seen by others
It is worth less than one flower's bloom.
Sotheby's hammer descended.
Half a million people died.
No one stopped it.
No one even tried.
Published by Stephen Joltin
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17 Comments
Post a CommentGood take on obsession use of money.
This is very deep and I think it is wonderful.
Wonderful poem
Chilling. Beautiful piece.
Wow - deep - and true.
Thanks for sharing
great poem!
Very good.
wonderful poem
Lovely imagery!