Barang Beggar on the Streets of Cambodia
Re: Barang Beggar on the Streets of Cambodia
Pretty Good actually --- really captures the insecurity, self-denial, and hypocrisy of the materialistic, backslapping nature so many live.vladimir wrote:I wrote this now, because people with no compassion annoy me. It's not great poetry, but it's true.
Stained
Just like you
Your parents were
(Obviously)
Of sufficient,
Even superior
means
No one
In your family
Ever made
An unwise move
You are of noble birth and
Much-posted worth
Today you bestride the Turd-World small pond like a colossus
Acknowledging your time of need
Or that others bleed
Is an inconvenient
Truth
Those needy times, or sordid climes
Were not really you
And so few know…just deny
As company backslappers laugh when you buy another round
And the classiest company at
The fashionable bar abound
The terrifying hound of truth
Stalks…
And reminds you of your
Humble roots
Cast such fear aside,
Credit cards will suffice.
Won’t they?
Taxi, we'd rather walk. Huddle a doorway with the rain dogs
The Rum pours strong and thin. Beat out the dustman with the Rain Dogs;
The Rum pours strong and thin. Beat out the dustman with the Rain Dogs;
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Re: Barang Beggar on the Streets of Cambodia
LOL, but good poem Vlad.vladimir wrote:FTFYStroppyChops wrote:That's pretty deep - I imagined you reciting that with a bongo, a keg and a hooker in a darkened bar.
This guy is from Switzerland - a very wealthy country, but the cost of living is through the roof there. If he's here, maybe it's because he can't afford to live in his own country.
I met a Swiss guy who was retired and living in Kenya. He said he couldn't afford to live in Switzerland on his pension.He was an ex-dairy farmer and cheesemaker.
World's most expensive countries:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/2 ... 10018.html
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Re: Barang Beggar on the Streets of Cambodia
From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/2 ... 10018.html
Below are the 15 countries with the highest costs of living, according to Numbeo's data. The living costs in each country are measured against a base of 100, which represents New York City's cost of living. For instance, the data show that living in Switzerland is just over 26% more expensive than living in New York City.
Switzerland - 126.03
Norway - 118.59
Venezuela - 111.01
Iceland - 102.14
Denmark - 100.60
Australia - 99.32
New Zealand - 93.71
Singapore - 93.61
Kuwait - 92.97
United Kingdom - 92.19
Ireland - 92.09
Luxembourg - 91.78
Finland - 89.68
France - 88.37
Belgium - 87.22
Below are the 15 countries with the highest costs of living, according to Numbeo's data. The living costs in each country are measured against a base of 100, which represents New York City's cost of living. For instance, the data show that living in Switzerland is just over 26% more expensive than living in New York City.
Switzerland - 126.03
Norway - 118.59
Venezuela - 111.01
Iceland - 102.14
Denmark - 100.60
Australia - 99.32
New Zealand - 93.71
Singapore - 93.61
Kuwait - 92.97
United Kingdom - 92.19
Ireland - 92.09
Luxembourg - 91.78
Finland - 89.68
France - 88.37
Belgium - 87.22
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Re: Barang Beggar on the Streets of Cambodia
Now I never thought that would happen... </sarcasm>vladimir wrote:FTFYStroppyChops wrote:That's pretty deep - I imagined you reciting that with a bongo, a keg and a hooker in a darkened bar.
Bodge: This ain't Kansas, and the neighbours ate Toto!
Re: Barang beggar
Thank MMMekongMouse wrote:He wants to know what Americans consider the reasons for our large homeless population. Is it that they chose this lifestyle or is it a failure of the state to provide resources?Rain Dog wrote:I am American living here in Cambodia --- but I do not quite understand your question (?)Samouth wrote:MM i am waiting hear from more Americans
បើសិនធ្វើចេះ ចេះឲ្យគេកោត បើសិនធ្វើឆោត ឆោតឲ្យគេអាណិត។
If you know a lot, know enough to make them respect you, if you are stupid, be stupid enough so they can pity you.
If you know a lot, know enough to make them respect you, if you are stupid, be stupid enough so they can pity you.
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