We Are...

We Are...


We, who have brought the world to our feet,
Have failed to tread lightly.
We are humanity.
We, who have conceived the concept of infinity,
Have failed to comprehend its intensity.
We are humanity.
We, who have given truths to all we see,
Have failed to realize their mortality.
We are humanity.
We, who have reached beyond imagination,
Have failed to embrace one another equally.
We are humanity.
We , who have crafted grand civilizations,
Have failed the construct of unity.
We are humanity.
We, who have shaped our situation,
Have failed to understand our reality.
We are humanity.


Legion
16May13

Author's Note

Something new since I haven't written in awhile.

Reviews

[Rick Puetter]

Indeed. Every time I read "We are humanity", I felt like adding "cousin to the monkey', or something to that effect. Because while we like to think we are lofty (and we can be), we show a greater penchant for being base and cruel.

A lovely and insightful write, as I would expect from you. It has been some time since I visited. I'm glad I did.

Best regards and high marks,

Rick

[Barbara Walker]

A great subject, truth oozes out its pores! The creatures we are-so far from the wonderful, beautiful creations we could be! Excellent write.

[Cool Handless Luke]

I like it. The opening lines were a great hook and the rest of the poem flowed very well. All very pertinent and meaningful to our existence. You should write more. I am trying to get back into it myself.