KILLING IGNORANCE

I’ve hunted this beast

For a day too long,

Maybe you’ve heard of His name.

He’s an Ogre with teeth,

And a deceptive smile,

One too hard to be tamed.

 

It pains me little,

To have cornered this monster,

His destructive power is great.

He looks into

The Human mind,

And there He sets His bait.

 

Racist thoughts, Gender Inequality,

And Nepotism are His favorites.

The seeds He plants,

Blossom flourishingly,

And grow towards the Light.

Blocking the view,

With Ignorant Vines,

The Human Mind becomes

Asinine.

So I’ll stab at Ignorance,

As much as I can,

And pray that I can destroy Him.

If not, I’ll keep,

Tracking Him down,

And keep right by His Heels.

 

~M.Babu~

Author's Note

It’s one of my life’s duty to “kill ignorance”. It’s all around me…it’s all around you. Do something about it. Thanks for reading.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the goal and the purpose of this poem. Can't allow hate to control the world. Somebody must lead the way for a world peace.
"Racist thoughts, Gender Inequality,
And Nepotism are His favorites."
When someone speak with a negative view. Best to leave then alone to swim in their own hate. Also best not to trust a man who have no love for life and people. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Nastia]

as always my sweet one good job in personifyin ignorance n makin it seem like e demon it really is really knocks sense into the readers! love

[Vincent]

If words could physically hurt, you would have forged one of the strongest weapons. Well said!

[Kiri Nells]

Fantasmic! (Look at me, I'm making up words :P) I really like this poem. Great write, my friend. :)

[Ruth]

A perfect poem love! Let ignorance be slaughtered! lol Has no place in time he should exist.,..so sad he does!
Fantastic work love!
Hugs
xx

[Jvl narasimharao]

It is really a great personification of ignorance.You are really very wise and your soul is pure.May be your skin dark like mine

[Carrion.]

this is a beautiful poem. i love it, it states the purpose, and its clear to see.
Keep writing ^w^

[Emily Rae]

this is a powerful message with great use of analogy.

[Amanda Dawn Sanderson-G..]

I am right at your side, stabbing with you Michael. :) Your words are inspirational and I love reading your work. Thank you for sharing... and let's keep up this fight, together.

[An owl on the moon]

You strike at the heart of that which goes by a thousand names, yet all find us in our weakness.. giving in to hate and pain... May we learn the sweeter song.. or at least the next generation perhaps.

[J.e.s.s.i.c.a]

This is great! I love how I can really feel your passion about this. It was extremely clear and the imagery was great. The first stanza was my favorite. Great job! =)