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Money Talks

A Poem About Capitalism

By Elisa ToyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
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Money Talks
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Money Talks.

No —

Not in the way that everyone thinks matters.

Where the world is provided like hors d’oeuvres on a platter.

Money Talks.

No.

Money Speaks.

As a power to distract the weak, the poor, and those who seek.

Money reeks of false promises.

“You’ll get your money, but watch as all of us profit from your profit.”

I’m just getting started.

“Money Talks.”

Did you hear money?

I could have sworn I heard “greed”.

“I don’t care about using my money to help others.”

“It’s all about me, me, me.”

Money Talks.

Capitalistically controlled —

By private companies that own —

Everything.

Our lives —

Our decisions —

Are made by these companies with the money they make.

Money Talks.

No —

Money Influences.

Politicians —

The ones who are at center-stage.

The people’s decision-makers.

Our lives are at stake because —

Money Talks.

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About the Creator

Elisa Toy

Nature Lover | Activist | Cancer Survivor | She/Her

I am a queer writer from Arizona sharing my journey and thoughts with you! My writing focuses on my mental health, love of nature, and everything in between!

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