A Dream Or Despair?

This poem is a call for people to face the dark times which we face with resolve and honesty, rather than hiding away in the hope that our future will brighten.

I have a dream,

that before it's too late,

that we don't sleep,

and succumb to a state,

 

Of political ignorance,

or lost morals,

for if we do,

what of tomorrow?

 

What kind of place,

would this world be,

with no hope,

of tranquility?

 

So I dream that we should,

face the future,

lest it could,

become a bane,

 

To the brotherhood,

of humankind,

I hope we find,

a way to live,

 

Which does not hide,

from the dark times,

which we face,

or our breed,

is man more than a wanton seed?

 

We leave this world

without a trace,

or legacy,

except perhaps,

a bitter sea,

or lake of lasting misery?

 

Author's Note

I'm agnostic rather than Christian, and look forward to your comments or reviews. I also accept "read requests", on this site.

Reviews

[Eilis]

Action unmotivated by a religious dogma is perhaps a more lucid kind of action. Because we are acting based on the observable urgencies and not merely motivated by our ties to groups that act based on a doctrine. Religion itself is politically aligned and can lead us to make decisions for reasons that are not deeply grounded within our own internal morality.

Of course some argue that morality has its basis in religion but sometimes religiously grounded morality can lead people to do harmful things in the name of a deity or doctrine. Your message offers a sense of action based on what we see and moving forward motivated by the need to problem solve in order to preserve good things for the future. It’s a hopeful message and a necessary one for our times. But also it reminds the reader that they must be active and engaged as things do not solve themselves. I really appreciated the tone and clarity of your message. It asks us to think for ourselves and work toward true awareness so we might do good now that will improve both the present and the future.

[Twilight]

So detailed and expert in your analysis, Ellis. It's appreciated. Not only that, but you have made time to add your own relevant insights too. In addition, to valuing what I have sought to express.

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

It is harsh times globaly. I was speaking to another WC member and great writer, that we share the same economic situation in the U.S. and the U.K. I don't know if they are compared of same magnitude or graveness but I would not doubt it, if we are in the same condition, henceforth, in danger. This are times when we must not sit, but somehow even if in a minute way try to keep ourselves involved. Involve, in a way that we try to keep up with the economy and not take the best of us. =) ---mishel

[Twilight]

Thankyou, for your insightful and detailed review.

[Ladysue]

You said a lot in this piece. Nicely done!

[Twilight]

Thanks.! Keep writing and posting comments, when you can!

[Lizanne]

Excellent! So much said that is often thought but not spoken. Look forward to reading more.

[Twilight]

Thanks for the praise.