Epigram
Only in our world of unrestrained freedom
And middle class lunacy, do we let farmers
Plant sugar cane fields to make fuel for our
Costly cars, instead feeding the starving
Tanka
With high cost of rice
The poor face great hardship
But it’s not all gloom
A pair of solid Chinese boots
Is still within their budget.
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Sharp juxtaposition. I enjoyed the tanka, especially.
Sincerely,
W.S. Vun
May 11th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I like the Tanka, but think that the epigram lacks any subtlety.