Oblivion

Oblivion By Christopher Ross Livingstone 

Oblivion 

We're facing a threat of oblivion  

Mother nature's calling us out 

Raging 

Screaming 

Yearning for us to change our ways 

Humanity's collective heart

Must listen and act

Wild fires burning 

Rapid rains 

Weather patterns changing causing destruction in it's path

Capitalism is riding on it's back

Consumerism moves us 24/7 

And what's the cost?

We move too quickly

Wasting time because we've become too busy

Consume, waste and utter

The throw away culture 

But do we need it?

The 24/7 culture 

Causing overactive minds 

And overwhelmed hearts 

Pounding nervous energy 

Racing and never-ending pursuits 

Trauma and disconnection 

We've been hurtling into oblivion  

And this is the price 

Stop now

Listen 

Heal 

Connect 

And avoid oblivion 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, the clock is ticking. If the world does not act soon, the irreversible will be upon us.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

well said and well written with truth behind it. We are moving too fast in this world hurtling toward our demise. I was recently watching a video about drawing and art in which the person advocated for a fast quick style because being more productive equates to more views. But what of beauty and perfection or the sublime and intangibles. Is it all about commercial value over actual quality. No one takes their time anymore, and I'll be the first to admit to this vice as well. We need to balance ourselves and our art. Being productive doesn't always equate to quality or even value. We have made vices more important then our values. We may never have another 60s revolution again because we are too selfish a society and indifferent. Thank you for sharing your poem.