All We Have Become

( dark, yes dark)

we reside in threatening times 

where spores of hate mutate

to spread wide their evil eye

where song birds choke on smoke

black acrid menacing a mean trail

drifting into oblivion's winding path

rubble piles high in cities bombed

blasted to kingdom come children

half starved oozing weeping skin 

rancid breath the reaper sweeps in

for deaths deadliest destruction

those remaining bleeding in pain

the heart of humanity has gone

it settles down with a crying sun

as this global glum world unfurls

discharging its misery for all to see

in the media on tv plastered, our

disaster of all we have become

Reviews

[KWP]

I think it is easy to forget the light is there. I also think it is easy for humanity to forget that we are all in this together. It starts with self, but in these times, that starting with self must be damned dynamic to shake those sleeping awake to smell the roses, see the sun rise, feel it's shine and remember each moment is a miracle, each experience a blessing. Your words are strong, the times we live in reflect that.

Much much love X

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you KWP. Your thoughts welcome and very much appreciated. All the best to you x

[Diamond]

As I have written in my reply to your comment looking into the darkness is the only way to healing. The agony in this reflective poem purges the emotional wounds of all of us. Beautiful work here.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Diamond for stopping by and considering my lines. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Lale]

until someone does something kind for you.. then the sun shines..

[Chris Shaw]

How very true. When that happens, the world can't help smiling. Thank you Lale for another valued visit.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

seems we have become
a world that's gone
quite mad; dog eat dog
mentality of what's mine
is mine and what's yours
is mine also ..greed /hate
and whatever else to throw
at one another in this mess
mankind has wrought

Well written Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie for dropping by. You are appreciated.

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
We do terrible things to each other, and every bit of it for theft and prophet or retaliation. Ya, and we get to watch war highlights on TV, between commercials. Its disgusting. Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mattavelli. Sadly much of it is done for greed. A few have too much and many have nothing. Appreciate your review.

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

WOW, This is quite an emotional write here, nicely done

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much lovely lady

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You would think the coronavirus would make the world more kinder? It didn't dear Chris.
"the heart of humanity has gone
it settles down with a crying sun
as this global glum world unfurls"
I understand the above lines. Greed and wealth is leading us to a hell-bound ending. I pray we learn to get along. What will we leave for the children? Hello from Michigan and thank you for sharing your amazing words and thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Take care of you and yours.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Gaia Octavia]

Yes dark but not untrue. I liked the alliteration and flow of this. Nicely done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gaia for your kind comments. Pleased you called in.

Chris

[Delmar Cooper]

And alas, the fact is that we are no worse those who came before , and alas we are no better. What we are is more efficient, skilled in evil thoughts and deeds, well practiced, you know?

[Chris Shaw]

You are right Delmar. We probably aren't any worse than what has gone before, but scientifically we have advanced a great deal. We are now capable of blowing the world up with the push of a button. You only need one nutter. Thanking you for considering these words of mine. All the best.

Chris

[LCat80star]

Splendid work. I like how this reflects on the media and the problems with this modern society as everyone wants to be perfect or appear on the spotlight. Despite all this it shows how some people want to achieve all this through destructive choices.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Lavi for stopping by and reviewing this poem. Your first visit and most appreciated. All the best.

Chris