As Humans

I'm sort of a hypocrite on some accounts but I still notice these things.

Are we, as humans, incapable of thought
To the point where we live off of other peoples' philosophies?
Are we, as beings, so greedy and selfish
That we're willing to destroy all economies
Just so we can die with a little bit more money

YOLO shouldn't be an excuse
To do something stupid and reckless
It should be an incentive
To go out and find happiness
(As long as you're going to live by someone's song)

Hate is too commonly used today
Without thought of what it really means
While everyone is scared to say love
Is this the message we pass on to our teens
That look up to us as role models and examples

Now all we have are abbreviated words
And cell phones with mistaken meanings
Are we running out of things to say
Or are we mindless robots without feelings?
Is no one else seeing what I'm seeing?!

I can't remain silent while recess
Is a bunch of kids sitting and playing on iPhones
Texting 'lol' with straight faces
I swear today's society is a bunch of mindless drones
That cares too much about stranger's opinions on the web

The web is a vast place where you can do a lot
Yeah, so is a place called 'OUTSIDE'
It's a magical place where you meet new people
Where being human and fun can still collide
Without losing saliva over screens and keyboards

While we're outside, can we care more about the world
Instead of how many likes you have on your Facebook post
About how bad your day has been going and about that cute boy
And a like or two will change your mood AT MOST
But whose gonna show some love to people that need it?

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[Distantview123]

Times and attitudes are changing constantly. "Progress" is not always for the good, but yesterday is gone. I don't even own a cell phone of any kind (one of the few who don't, I know!)...don't want one. People can reach me on my land line, or via email if they want. A thought-provoking write. ~ Robert.