We Were Blind

I have this horrible feeling that if the human race doesn't change we will be our own downfall

We search the world but cannot find

A single thing to leave behind

We search our whole lives to find our way

But what we do not know is we see it everyday

Around the corner, in a book, or in a smile

It would all be worth your while

We search the world but cannot find

A single thing because we are blind

We search the world but cease to see

The perfect world it ought to be

We search for truth and we search for lies

But ignore whats right before our eyes

A dying earth or a hungry child

This is how our world is styled

We search the world but cease to see

How full of hate and fear the world can really be

We searched the world but it's at an end

Our way we just could not mend

We searched the world for money and for power

But met it at an untimely hour

There gone the wars leaving only destruction and death

Dare we take our last breath

We searched the world but it's at an end

Now there is nothing left for us to defend

We searched the world but couldn't find

A single thing to leave behind

Eternally remaining here is this hollowed ground

Nothing is ever truly safe and sound

The smoke has cleared-we all shall fade

The price for ignorance has been paid

We searched the world but couldn't find

A single thing because we were blind

Author's Note

I don't really write poetry so Im a little unclear on puncuation and things. This is my favorite poem and I would love to know what you guys think about it.

Reviews

[Jamestown]

Absolutely fantastic piece of work! I am on the same page for sure!
Check some of my work out I think we would be able to relate to
our poetry no doubt, well written and thought out, thanks for sharing and b-blessed!