Experiment Gone Haywire?

Overwhelmed by so much to do,

And concerned that things would only get worse,

God decided to reevaluate

And take stock of His universe.

 

“I know it’s small in the scheme of things,

But I have to say, for what it’s worth,

One of my favorite projects was

A little planet known as Earth.

 

“What a beautiful place it was--

Forests thick with towering trees,

Emerald valleys, golden fields,

Crystal lakes, and unspoiled seas!

 

“But, oh, my goodness, look how man

Has managed to the nth degree

To sabotage my work of art!

Good intentions backfired on me.

 

“Majestic forests: disappearing;

Gorgeous valleys: barren mounds;

Lakes and seas: polluted waters;

Golden fields: dumping grounds.

 

“I gave people ears to hear with,

But no one listens anymore;

I gave people hearts to feel with,

Yet feeling has gone out the door.

 

“I gave people eyes to see with,

Yet so many folks are blind;

I gave people brains to think with;

What has happened to their mind?

 

“Instead of helping their fellow man,

Out of anger they hurt and maim.

Instead of peacefully living together,

They fight their battles in my name.

 

“WHY is there such reluctance

To offer aid to those in need?

Generosity and sharing

Both have been replaced by greed.

 

“The measurement of countries’ success

Unfortunately corresponds,

Not to taking care of the people,

But to GNP and stocks and bonds.

 

“People also use my name

To justify their cruel hate.

Why can’t more see me as LOVE.

Now THAT truly would be great.

 

“They love to put words in my mouth

And claim to know my secret thoughts;

Then they try to control others.

People, you don’t call the shots!

 

“Having had so much to work with,

Folks should easily get along.

So either this was meant to happen,

Or my experiment went wrong.

 

“When considering the laws of nature,

I included circumspection.

HA! I guess that we can say

I’m perfect in my imperfection.

 

“There’s one good thing about this, though:

All things must pass. So maybe I’m

Going to have much more success

When I make an Earth next time.”

(6-20-14)