Why?

We tend to be so predictable as a species. Predatory to the core. Yet here and there I see hope of evolution taking a kinder approach. Lets Hope before we kill us all.

   

If I could only see the truth

to look beyond our simple ways

I would love knowledge even more

than all the lies of long gone days

 

If man could put away his sword

and beat to plowshares all he'd worn

Then I might be able to see the light

and forget the failings, of those I scorn

 

If we were not such fragile beings

that prayed for things not needed

Then I might think we had a chance

but all the lessons still go unheeded

 

If life would only start as it ends

with great knowledge left to share

 We might not trample each other

then sin to hide what we must bear

 

If life could only do all these things

I would live deep in the truth so wise

To take the life, that I've been given

and turn to God with forgiving eyes

 

Author's Note

We tend to be so predictable as a species. Predatory to the core. Yet here and there I see hope of evolution taking a kinder approach.
Lets Hope before we kill us all.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I think we are of one Spirit my friend...we love...and that is our calling and our creed. We are misunderstood...we are called weak...presumed naive...when our strength and wisdom is the very thing others fail to find an empathy for...and it saddens us. But we have no fear, knowing that love which resides within us is greater than the evil which abides in the world. Keep fighting the good fight. Wonderful write.

[Tate Morgan]

I agree we try to see past mans nature to find the bettr angels of our nature.In the constant hope that we would be able to bind the wounds and heal the pains that separate us Thank you

[TL Boehm]

Amen. Brilliant poetry as always

[Katannaism]

This is a good, powerful poem. The entire piece just speaks for itself and also in volumes. Very well expressed and written.

[Donald Cole]

History repeats itself and if we would learn to take time to understand others in their shoes and act with compassion, we are all humans.....
nice
Don

[Amila Jay]

If life would only start as it ends
with great knowledge left to share
Then we might not trample each other
and sin to hide what we must bear

Totally great! Amazing poem:)

[rosemary keogh]

very well expressed tate

[Jeremy Baker]

This picture saddens me so much ... possibly the worst mistake in history? I get depressed just thinking 'if only ...'

[KAREN]

This is beautiful and has a wonderful message in it!

[Storyteller of Dimensio..]

As always you hit strongly on so many themes, that I don't know where to start. Although it would be good in many things if we "would only start as it ends with great knowledge", with some things it's about the journey.
Also in many cases it's about learning from past and applying new knowledge which I think is in many cases lacking today.
And like always with this little nudge from you we start hours long philosophical debate! Nice job!

[msharma]

An optimistic tale to refresh our minds.

[Mark]

What a coincidence that every stanza of your poem in tribute to the Kennedies begins with the word "if". MY Kennedy tribute, written on the occasion of John, Jr.'s death, is ENTITLED "IF"! (I also wrote one when Jackie died, called "JBKOde". Since your R's are turned off, I will ask you here to swing by them and give them a look.
But--shameless self-promotion aside--this is an amazing poem. As is the norm for you, you seem capable of tapping a seemingly bottomless well of wisdom that you have secreted in your back yard, to pull up bucketsful of beautiful sentiments and phrases. A truly amazing piece, my friend...Now let's see if the site will allow this review to upload on this, the SECOND try!