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

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

Congrats a second time on your great winning poem!

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

Congrats on your great winning poem!

[Dezarae]

love it.. good job! it sums up humanity pretty well! i look forward to reading more of your stuff.. i really like that because it is a challenge to the mind, it provokes thoughs and self improvement!

[An owl on the moon]

So profoundly moving with a depth of life, and justice, and wisdom. Excellent write.

[Nautili]

This is a very powerful piece. I hope we can all grow in wisdom and knowledge on this journey, even with all of our failings and misgivings. May we learn from falling in those dark pits, dust ourselves off, and keep walking in that light. Thanks for sharing this.

[The Wave]

"To take the life, that i'd been given.
And turn to God with forgiving eyes!"

this itself is a great poem. and i'm sure many can relate well to this.
every stanza was written superbly. and the last lines are my favorites.

i really liked how you wrote this. i keep reading it over and over again..partly because its a good write, and partly because i feel i missed something...

[Martin See]

A brilliant exclaimation of our ignorance and the notion that, "if we only knew"...i like this theme that we should empower ourselves with knowledge and be emancipated to know, if not more about others than at least about ourselves...you've done a great job at bringing forth your point...i thought the reference to God, sins etc the religious undertones pertinent in sharing this message...thumbs up!

[cquig]

Wow! Very powerful. If life would only start as it ends... My favorite stanza. You appear to be a great thinker. We need more people like you in this world. This is a great poem and really will make your readers think.

[Scout]

wow. that was beautiful. I rly like it. You expressed your feelings very well. And I totally agree with everything you said. Really amazing poem.