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

[Mary C]

Clever, emotive, brilliant!

[Susanna F]

I think about things a little differently. We are predators, and we have vital survival instincts that can go sadly awry despite the fact that we are also social creatures. That is why murder - the killing of someone innocent of wrongdoing - is unlawful in our societies. We must not be a danger to each other. Very lovely and wistful poem.

[Siddhartha]

If only...Let's pray to that Tate...

[Rene Velez]

I cherish writes like these, they show compassion and hope, a fine write tate

[A Soap Mess Stories]

So true...brilliantly written....

[xRetroCortx]

Great poem, very thought provoking. And definitely a writing that I'll be reading over and over. Great job

[roarke]

I appreciate the perspective. But I think "life" is detached from the mortal awareness and it's an unwritten creed that we live the life, learn from it to nourish our souls before returning to the all... sadly, many do not learn, do not gather this sacred knowledge of life experience and die that way.
All we can do is hope for those that aren't living their lives to that purpose.
A strong write, a light to guide the way.

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

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
.................great, great write. Your approach to the humanity is well written. With regards.

[J]

gees louise, tate. i would term this y.o.u.r. best. there are times you touch the raw, graceless core of 'man' and put it out there for our personal consideration. this is one that tolls the bell.

well done.