Our Humanity

Only when we hope in love defined. Do we bother search for our humanity.

 

                                      

Man feels such zest of emotion

 till it sets his whole mind afire

Calling forth his inner demons

fueling him run instead of tire

 

No problem then seems too immense

to not warrant a good man’s deeds

The boy hurt on the inside finds

he is the man this child now needs

 

Life's truths keep turning round and round

generations each wax and wane

 Loving ones pick up the pieces

of the small child that still remain

 

Who among us can rightly say

he has himself just walked on by

To leave the injured child alone

within hearts lonesome soul to cry

 

It seems we need no help learning

epitaphs of profanity

But when our eyes see love defined

that's where we find humanity

 

Author's Note

Will man ever learn his children are his future? Other peoples children mean just as much to their family as well. May we all pause at the thought of pain for any childs sake. To our servicemen I would like to say "Let your heart be your guide and though you might be scarred by your experiences. May your memories flow to the times when the noblest of your nature won out. Will we ever realize just how much we are asking of our children?

Reviews

[Veronica Chandler]

I am simply mystified at how your soulful work can stir something so deep in my spirit. Something I can't quite put my finger on, is it the intent, the content, the commonality of experiences you describe or possibly a combination thereof. Maybe it is something which simply defies my own ability to describe that which keeps me seeking out and devouring your work like a hungry puppy. Just loved it and appreciate your shout out to our servicemen.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Veronica On this Forth of July I can't help but think how fortune has smile upon me.

[Desert Dreamer]

We need each other, people are supposed to take care of one another. I like the image of the boy who finds himself an adult needed by others.

[Tony]

"A boy hurt on the inside finds/ he's the adult the child now needs" Very clearly show a cylce here-- profound statement. Nice work all around.

[Nautili]

No matter how strong we think we are, we all need a loving, helping hand at times. Love your rhyme scheme and imagery, but the last line seems a bit awkward to me. it doesn't flow for me like the rest.

[TAO]

Don't think so... That's just going by the state of the world. Anyway, your poem speaks to a definite need for that knowledge.

[B MacGregor]

I adore the SIN sational attempt to control all my senses. Pictures, words, music, wonderfully directed, choreographed.

Hmmmm, I like what you're saying. too. Very deep and cryptic in a soulful manner.

It's pride, isn't it. Pride is fleeting, moment to moment.

The child inside. The adult searching. It can only be pride. The only thing the really old ones strive to understand.

The circle bends back to the future.

Creative. It's stimulating my wisdom tooth.

[Emily Quinn]

Of all of your amazing poems I have read, this one is most definitely my favourite. Such beautiful words that touch my soul each time I read and re-read this piece. Very true an powerful
take care

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

You are SUCH a prolific writer - I can't seem to catch up with the read requests but I am attempting everyday to read more and more of your wondrous creations. Again, when you are ready to put your book of poetry out please think of me to do the book cover design. Wonderful lessons served here again. Thank you.
Love and Light,
SiddARTha

[Bhavya Kaushik]

I guess everyone should read this poem, it is very uplifting and inspiring.
I really agree with you!
"These truths turn round and round.
Each generation waxes and wains." - So true!

[harman kour]

its lik little complex 4 mee... :P bt deep n heartfelt! Enjoyed readin it as always :)

[Cassandra D.]

Extraordinary piece.
This was very good, actually.
I enjoyed the rhyming play you've added to this poem.