Progress?

narratve verse

 

 

Progress?

 

Whatever one man can invent

 to benefit his fellow men.

 Some other man without consent

will twist its purpose if he can..

 

A simple too for men to use

in pursuit of their sustenance.

Is always open to abuse

 dependent on the circumstance.

 

A digging stick becomes a spear

 a way to kill the enemy.

 Men have made progress it is clear

improving their ability.

 

To kill more men efficiently

Mass killing now is common place.

Man is mans worst enemy

 that is the truth we have to face

 

Eventually the human race will

disappear and leave no trace.

Unless we change our attitude.

it is most fitting that we should.

 

Another failed experiment

an error Mother Nature made.

 She made us too belligerent

 to live in peace I am afraid.

 

11-Mar-08

Reviews

[Tania Leigh]

The first stanza speaks volumes and perfectly sets the tone for the poem.....at what point does mankind become too intelligent for its own good? Or are we there already?

Much to ponder here....an excellent read.