Imperfect Creatures

The spinning of the Earth is never interrupted
for anyone.  
Although, faces of men whisper of experience
between ideas that come undone.

Deep questions slide into all we know to be,
step right in.
Yet, we do not hesitate to look away,
when their hours begin.

Looking back at the summer of our lives,
were we supposed to hold hands?
Perhaps we never tried, or merely gave up
in the end.

Just another minute or two tries not too smile
when reading what’s been said.
We wait for justice, and then roll over
playing dead.

Settling in, we do not mention lessons
learned from each moment.
Is this not a step towards
what lies underneath our torment?

Are we running out of time and a foot behind,
because we do not care?
Do we only commit to that which comforts
our own air?

Sometimes I doubt if we closed our eyes for a second
we would see the entire picture,
perhaps because, we refuse to see ourselves
as we are,
Imperfect Creatures.

Reviews

[Garfield Rupe]

This Poem is very beautiful. The author undoubtedly is aware that all humans are imperfect creatures. They wouldn't be human if they were perfect,because our imperfections is what make us humans The sixth and seventh stanzas hit home for me

Are we running out of time and a foot behind,
because we do not care?
Do we only commit to that which comforts
our own air?

Sometimes I doubt if we closed our eyes for a second
we would see the entire picture
perhaps because,we refuse to see ourselves
as we are,
Imperfect Creatures

[MOON]

We all are a work in progress , its our imperfections that make us grow, denying ourselves causes much suffering. Beautiful lines , lovely write.

[Layla J Omorose]

Love this Neva absolutely loved it. There are no other words another favorite.

[Dunlack]

Very solid work!

[Art Sun]

Imperfect creatures...that is the reality Neva...you have exposed the human race with this one, love it

[Liza]

full of sensual wonder and wisdom; to overlook is perfection - enjoyed this write.

[Coyote Poetry]

"Are we running out of time and a foot behind,
because we do not care?
Do we only commit to that which comforts
our own air?"
The above words are the questions we must ask our self daily. The poem is powerful. You open the doors to many questions we must answer in a life.
Thank you for the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[FleurD]

True we are imperfect creatures. Insightful poem with such expressions of deep emotions that come through your words as if I were in front of you reading them. I clear like the way your poem and ideas flow.

[KAREN]

Beautiful, and well written with so much truth.
Settling in, we do not mention lessons
learned from each moment.
Is this not a step towards
what lies underneath our torment?

[Sleepless]

love the ending very true and love the poem neva !:)

[WynterPhoenix]

"The spinning of the Earth is never interrupted
for anyone."

This is an honest and brilliant piece. The lines quoted and the last stanza speak volumes.