What really makes us different
As human beings,
Is it our varied wants and desires?
Why can’t we settle our
Seemingly endless contentions
Before we’re driven deeper
Into a social quagmire?
Can’t we all agree to just disagree
And simply leave it at that?
I think it’s possible
If we just try,
Let’s take our civility back.
Haven’t we progressed beyond
The barbaric warring tribes
Of our distant and ancient past?
Because I’d hate to think
That there yet remains,
A societal chasm dark and vast.
Author notes
Rule # 12-No shallow rambling drivel, make a point!
A contest entry
- Conflicts: Good versus Evil by Stonecosta.
530 points, ended May 2, 2007, 33 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Yes, yeeees! A very good overview of the evils of this world, and the necessity to resolve our social problems. Mmm, I like!
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very much agreed :] i like the message you got across, it's very well written. good work, really!
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By frostskador
Why thank you dear, that was very sweet of you. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I shall sample your work as well.
Michael.
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beautiful! I agree with everything you said in this poem. It's sad, but true. The world is changing in the wrong direction. Sadly.
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By Snow White Queen
Thank you dear, I cherish such comments, I'm glad that you enjoyed my poetry. I'll check your's out as well.
Michael.
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Ah, deep stuff here
Though I agree with you on the points you made here... society has become very shallow and self-seeking. I don't know how we became this way, or if there even is any redemtption from it... But I think the answer lies in personal choice..to choose to rise above selfish desires, or to conform and put oneself before the rest...
I dunno.. just my perspective, I guess!
Anyway, great write here. Deep, thought provoking and beautifully penned. Well done.
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