Human Race

Human Race

A Poem by Pete
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No human being, past the thoughtless age of boyhood, will wantonly murder any creature which holds its life by the same tenure that he does.

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Thee and thou.
Created somehow.
An undeniable stronghold.
Seemingly holding fool's gold.
It used to be such fun.
Doubt weighing nothing but carrying a ton.
A legion of demons hiding behind the sun.
Wars fought and battles won.
No bullets but carrying a big gun.
What's done is done.

Headwinds.
Separation's questioning sins.
Huffing and puffing.
Blind men bluffing.
Of faith, nary a trace.
Full of God's grace.
Desperately needing to pick up the pace.
I drank water and spit wine to help me win this relentless, human race.
The breeze from life's bastion blew it back in my damned face ...



© 2019 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
“It often happens that a man is more humanely related to a cat or dog than to any human being.” - Thoreau

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Kay
This sounds like the opening to what's going to be a classic novel. =) Well written, great depth to the message you convey, and nice play on words with the selective rhyming.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

5 Years Ago

thanks for stopping in and joining this race for a bit Kay ... :)
I just loved the lines win this rentless human race.
Indeed a human race.
You are really good with words.its beautiful.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Pete

5 Years Ago

seems like everyone's always in a hurry to go nowhere. thank you for taking the time ... :)

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