A world stained by hate

A world stained by hate

A Poem by Rob Santana

A world filled with darkness
Where the blind lead the insane,
Remains of charred corpses
On display throughout
the cities of the damned
We all have been stained by hate,
Embrace mankinds history
That has been written in blood

© 2014 Rob Santana


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Human beings are a vicious violent bunch. I wonder what happens? We aren't born with hate. I know this by watching children interact. There is no prejudice, a child just sees another child and they play. Hate is learned. And we do have a bloody history. Great write, my brother.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rob Santana

9 Years Ago

I totally agree with you Damien, hate is something that is instilled in a person. Sad but true. Than.. read more
and lately it seems history has been written in more and darker blood...
things just keep getting worse in the world...i fear turning on the 6 o'clock news...
it's too scary...too violent...
we are so far now from the peace and love we strove for in the 60's

sure makes us look pretty naive...

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rob Santana

9 Years Ago

Indeed these are very scary times Jacob. I choose not to watch the news. But I think I'm in denial a.. read more
Wow, I cannot even begin to tell you how powerful this one is, Rob. You really have said so much in just 8 lines. I adore this one, really I do - it's powerful and your last line just punches it home.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rob Santana

9 Years Ago

Thank you noodle, appreciate your visit.

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