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

[Patricia Wedel]

In the twinkling of an Eye.. our World is in Despair ... there is Prayer... We have been brought to our knees... Amen ... tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, there is much to concern ourselves with in these challenging times. We have to find our peace somewhere. I find mine in the natural environment and I know that you do to. Warm wishes from across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... fir Mothers Day I discovered “cut” tall Gladiolus at Wegmans and a dozen yellow medium size Roses. The flowers on the Glads were Mint Green; it was a striking combination. It seemed to be Nature at it’s best... and really stirred our Memories for Mother’s Day. Be blessed across the 🌊 Waves. tenderly, Pat

[Remanence]

Choices define us, including bad choices, and you have grasped the results of all that and wrapped it in realism. It is the way it is and you have written of it well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Watercress. Each one of us is responsible for our own footprint. As you say we have choices that can impact heavily on others. Appreciating your encouragement.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I think about the only blessing in our time is what seems like an equal balance between the major powers with their threat of utter annihilation
What is happening now are the nasty little things like 40 schoolgirls killed in a bombing
Anthropologists tell us that based on their pre-historical explorations, all the evidence points to humans having always been warlike and aggressive.
The big fella didn't do much of a design job

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave and good morning to you over the pond and sunny afternoon here. Yes, small mercies, equal balance between the major powers. I was thinking of Yemen when I wrote this and didn't know about the 40 schoolgirls killed in a bombing. It beggars belief that there are people who are happy to kill children. I think you are spot on with your remark about the big fella. The design is faulty. The aggressive gene needs to be wiped out. I don't usually do dark, but my muse told me to get on with it. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[Tina]

This is why I don't watch the news. Very Vivid morbid scene of this world.
Its scarey out there. Intense poem .

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tina. I rarely write pieces this dark. Hence the warning :) You are of course correct, you don't have to read newspapers or watch TV. You can shelter yourself from the horror occurring in places like Yemen. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Tina]

Don't get me wrong I feel really bad about the bad things happening in the world I just don't want to dwell on it too much because its so heart breaking.

[Chris Shaw]

I understand entirely. It's because you care so much it effects you si badly and to keep sane you switch off. A sensitive soul you have.

[John the Baptist]

OK, now tell us the down side.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, I did issue a warning. Thanks John.

[undisclosed]

I keep thinking I have found my favourite piece from you, but they just keep blowing me away. This is something that classics are made of, I feel as if I would study this in literature.

Ruby

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ruby for that wonderful review. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. I have just paid you a visit too.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, "our disaster of all we have become..."
such truth in those words and this entire poem.
I rarely turn on the news anymore...it is too depressing.
reminds me of the Martha and the Vandellas song..."nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide"
great write.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. What a great song that was. Takes me back a few years :) Music makes fine memories.

Chris

[MCS]

We are not doing well as a species and our greed, hatred and callousness has harmed this planet, perhaps beyond repair.
Powerful read Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks MCS, I appreciate your response.

Chris

[Relic]

Sadly we have seen this many times in the past but still have not learned. Your message is a troubling one but brings up what is all too clear and disgraceful to humankind.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Relic for checking this one out.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

A message we need to keep hearing, over and over again and you tell it so well. Each word and piece someone puts out like this really helps, even if it's just small. You did an amazing job of describing our world and even in a hauntingly beautiful way. If only others and even ourselves would take more accountability for the world, we could fix this.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your generous review Colacat. All good wishes.

Chris