Man

By taking life what do we gain rendering us all one has owned Do we inherit sorrowed pain for our own failure to have grown

             

Many men awed by another

have then sought out their fellows land

Man shall turn brother on brother

to steal of him his woman's hand

 

How do we claim the virtue love

yet pray to our war in the same

We speak of peace from up above

then kill each other in his name

 

By taking life what do we gain

rendering all someone may own

Do we inherit sorrowed pain

for our own failure to have grown

 

I see good men, both meek and mild

but those who kill so needlessly

Take life of someone’s loving child

depleting all humanity

 

What will they say when we're no more

beware those who kill their own kind

We will become what all deplore

until only the wind you'll find

 

Author's Note

A simple note to mark the passing of the human race. If we continue to mortgage our children's futures, someday we will be a footnote to history.

Reviews

[Celeste21]

This definitely needs to be reiterated over and over again. Who are we to think we can take a precious life... Some ppl are just animalistic.

[Valentine]

Watching what is happening in the world makes me fear for the generations after me..many in my family are laid off anfd losing their home etc..I wish our government could ssee what really is happening to its citizens..Nice poem..you hit the nail on the head with this one..Kathie

[Raivenne]

Amazing insightful and thought provoking write, Tate. You never fail to amaze me with your words. So glad to have a moment to enjoy them.

[LA Lorena]

A well written poem Tate, with a lot to say. It is sad to see what is happening in this world, to witness the crimes that mankind perpetrates on its own kind. Your poem speaks a great message, one that I hope more people will understand and heed.

[Dragonslayer57]

Very eloquently said. A truer statement couldn't be written.

[Shannon]

Beautiful poem which I think captures humanity in an honest note, I have always believed that humanity has a lot to answer for.
An amazing poem xx

[floarealbastra10]

beautiful write

[xjust-for-me.x]

a powerful write that in the words have said it all. to what are me heading for or wanting. and yes maybe someday mankind will be but a footnote in the words of time.

[The Old Ashes]

Very powerful, and awesome flow. I had a tear about half way through, your words speak a solid and simple truth. A sadness, really.
You captured well the problem with humanity in very few words. Another masterpiece, Tate. You're incredible, and your poetry never tires. I love coming by for a read.
This piece reminded me of a button I saw on my friends backpack. It said..
"why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?"
It certainly got me thinking.

As I said, another well written poem Tate. Thanks for inviting me over for the read.
Feel free to message me about any other pieces of yours I can have a peek at. I'm going to be purchasing your book soon.
Your friend,
-Ashes
100/100

[TheFemininePad]

This is an amazing poem Tate. Truly you are very talented. I like the questions you pose to your reader. It's like your having an internal conversation with the reader. Your poem conveys some very vital points. It's very well written, and I don't see where you could improve here. It's already a wonderful piece of writing.