On Being Human

Poem about human nature, its failure and growth.

Human beings are a mystery

We go to war and never say we are sorry

Brilliant race of prancing apes

We copy ourselves

 Have backwards knowledge of the cosmos,

Simple answers to difficult questions

Our lives ruled by comfort not reason

But once in a while

The brilliance will shine through

One kind or selfless act will redeem us

Unique thoughts and ideas

Inventions to rival genius

When we pull together we are gorgeous

Human beings are difficult

The most stubborn and hardheaded of the species

The only ones that will bite the hand that feeds

Just for kicks

Never heeding what the warning reads

Plunging through and coming out on top

Toughing through it win or not

Seeing triumph that we sought

And not caring if we are caught

Human beings are diverse

In times of trial some disperse

But when faced with trouble we burst

With courage through the worst

Nurture, care and hurt

Humble, arrogant, and confident

We emerge from the flames

Newly made and more unique

Than the last time we were here.

Human beings are hope

That we can grow to be better

That life has meaning

Even if it’s only ours

And this is enough

To work to buff

Out all the bad

And live with the flaws

And make them better too

So when we are faced with trial after trial

We stop and think for a while

Of a sound solution

Walking a mile

In another person’s shoes

And showing the growth of a species

That was only allowed a bit of fire to work with. 

Author's Note

What do you think? Critiques and advice welcome.