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

[Sami Khalil]

Awful realizations and truths about some of our human behaviours. Like it was said, the only way evil will exist if good people do nothing about it and stop all of that. Not that we won't have them, but we can alleviate some sufferings. A very wise poem that is much needed for awareness.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami, good to have you stop by. All the best from across the pond.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. Greetings from America.

[Chris Shaw]

Have a good day Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Until next time.

[Yashika]

The world is indeed a bitter place, and we humans, the most selfish creation. Not caring a bit about the repercussions of the "development" we're making. The war, destruction, it's all that's making it harder and harder for the world to be a better place. You did a great job describing the state of the world we're living in. I, like always, loved reading your poem

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly our planet needs much attention and our species even more so. Thank you Yashika for your encouragement.

Chris

[Intothemilkyway]

Love the use of words here. Mentioning of evil and the world problems in such way you have made it it's totally wonderful. This poem merits so much.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed the read. Intothemilkyway. Your lovely comments of appreciation are so encouraging.

Chris