I'D LIKE TO THINK THAT

I’d like to think that…

I’d like to think that we’re a young race.

That all the harm we cause each other.

Is just inexperience.

That we have yet to mature.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think that money is unimportant.

That all the riches here are worthless,

And the true goal is happiness.

True vivid happiness.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think that leaders are all chosen.

That all their authority is for a purpose.

And they should cherish it,

Savor it even.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think that friends are friends.

That I’d lay my Life into friends hands…

And I’d expect back a handsome dividend.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think Life was a Circle (/Cycle).

That the bad get what’s coming to them…

And Injustice begets injustice naturally.

Instead of Revenge.

 

I’d like to think

I’d like to think that I’m useful.

That without my existence the world would be amiss.

And Earth wouldn’t rotate the same…

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think we’ve made a difference.

That our time, here, though brief, was well spent.

And we’d get a private award in the Afterlife.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think that the color of my skin.

Wouldn’t determine your perspective of me.

That my personality would do that just fine.

And you’d see me in unbiased depth.

 

I’d like to think…

I’d like to think that insulting is counterproductive.

That gentle correction and TRUE diplomacy would suffice.

And Politics was raw and Politics was Truth.

 

I’d like to think that…

I’d like to think that Death was fair.

That moving on happened in due time,

And none was taken before their set hour.

 

I’d like to think that pain was optional….

 

I’d like to think…

”Hey you! You think TOO MUCH!”

 

~M.Babu~

 

Author's Note

Another free verse attempt. Any thou...oops more thoughts? :D

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A lot of thinking and hope in your poem. I sit and ponder why the people of this world allow war, violence and hate to control our world? I wish for a world where countries who can. Sent food and medicine to the countries in need. Where children are the wealth of the country. Not the rich men controlling everything. I like this poem. I wish the leaders of our world would think like you. Would be a better place for all. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[jay-lyse]

I like the raw emotion and depth behind each thought. The innocence and hopeful thoughts that we all think about from time to time, wishing that maybe we are'nt as naive as we sound and maybe just maybe everything would happen the way we hope.

[Emily Rae]

I feel your innocence and aching heart in this piece

[lifesmith]

We're a young race, but leaders are not chosen and money is not unimportant. I wish more than think these days

[Arielle Ann]

Aww...I would like to think like that too...that pain was optional...that I may be judged by what I am and not by what I was...that I was the society and society was me, that crime was a disease and its cure was cheap, that truth always wins as in fairy tales...every line made me ponder and yes, we could think like this in so many avenues...if only each of us thought like this,the world would be a much more wonderful place to live in!

[Sourav]

It's good that people still think this way. Like this poem from the very first stanza. Well written.

[Lindsey]

Very thoughtful and insightful. I liked it it showed truths many people choose to ignore.

[Sukriti Suki]

I like it....the end also...though I was momentarily taken aback, it did show a different perspective. Interesting work.

[Jake Staffeld]

Haha, the ending made me laugh. It was a suprising end to a rather stirring poem. Wether you meant to or not, you definently caught the feelings of what is probably the majority of the world. As always, incredibly well done.

[Sleeping Maiden]

Ha, this is so unique and fascinating to read! You have put thoughts and voices that we all can relate to in this lovely poem. =) Great job! It's very relatable. You make the reader think and ponder about the topics you have written. =D
Well done!! I loved this! Thanks for sharing.

[Nastia]

i love it!!!!! you do make us think n voice all our thoughts, u brin em to life you connect with the readers more then you know. n the last sentence, well dat was a killer really turned it around and made it light. as always amazin work dn u ever stop n dn let nytn ever stop u!!!