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

[Lenard L. Banks III]

I love this poem brother, to be honest I love all that you write and that goes for this poem as well. You in my book are one of the best poets on this site and you inspire me to push myself as an writer. I wrote something similar when I was younger and I told my self at the end after pondering in the poem about ghetto struggles it ended like this, "man I think too much because s**t is never going to change, day after day year after year it's going to be the same ghetto pain.

[stars are far]

Yea i wanted to say the last line :"you think too much"
but your thoughts are so deep , i might not be that perfect person but i can tell you that personality are not determained by skin color cause people who put this as a mark to get the person they are mistaken we are all the same ,and death is the most thing in the world that we could say it is fair because when you die you leave this dirty life and go live between the angels and everything you want is there for you but all you have to do is to live your life is a good way ..and friends are always those people who you must keep your faith in cause they are there for you juts true friends,,and money ! it is not that important thing in this life cause they always go 1$ cant spent with us 1 day so yeah..
this poem was perfectly done ..
great work :)

[Raven Starhawk]

So beautifully detailed and inclined to favor beautiful truth. I imagined these words as being more than words but reality.

[TamiViolet]

I am a random reviewer :-) Seriously, love to comment on those pieces that speak to me...without a request... This one did....oh, yes. Charismatic way of viewing life.... Reward? For what? For an incidental act? Are we that good that we deserve anything beyond what was inscribed from the beginning? You ask the same questions as many of us.... We repeat ourselves, just in different masks.... nice thought process....

[Kenneth The Poet]

It doesn't suck, that's for sure.

[Murtuza]

These are great things to ponder on! the world is not as we all hope for it to be, yet we still have that hope that maybe... just maybe, it could get better. You're insights and musings are most appreciated and I'm sure there are many, including myself, who share the same sentiments.

Another thought-provoking and meaningful poem you've laid out for us. Great job, indeed.
Keep the hope alive, my friend :)

[Enigma]

I agree with Sri Daran here. Your poem threw a beam of light on all the brighter shades of humanity and the sheer potential that we have to make this world of ours and our lives nothing short of a living paradise. The structure was compelling and the ending line was a harsh tug back into the reality when everything comes back to being merely wishful thinking. And yet, something of the poem remains within us, perhaps a hope for a change and heal so many hearts. An amazing poem. Loved it!

[Dayran]

I like to think that you raise your impulses to everything that is best about us. A great write!

[Desmund Tiny]

If every people think like you..... sweet and simple world..... it's great.
Your poem is full of hope and very inspirational..... ^^,

[Ruth]

Ah yes, thinking always leads to epiphanies! lol
I would like to think the powers that be are not all corrupt and there is a chance, however slim! One day we shall open our eyes and truly see! I hope!
Great piece love xoxo