Humanity is understood less and less
By the humans of the 21st century
Compassion and empathy, the true essence of humanity
Given a go by , by today's humans
Who are too busy running to stay in the same place
Boundaries, walls and borders made by stupid humans
Are easily crossed over by the joyful birds
Who would find, odd and strange the working of human mind
were they capable to read or access it
A mind filled with hate, hostility and wickedness
Seeing all others outside their artificial borders as "Enemies"
for engaging in mindless wars!
Humans have forgotten priorities like pursuing a meaning in life
Through philosophy, true religious teaching, self reflection
Exploring, inventing and creating , no longer a priority
Where is the time for innovation & creativity when
all focus is on self preservation & self aggrandizement ?
The future though can only get better from here
Humanity will be restored eventually
For common goals, harmony, coexistence
Awareness of interconnectedness are all essences of humanity
Intrinsically tied to the eternal law of nature!
Whatever the challenges, as borne out by history
Our resilience and adaptability will see us through
We will reclaim humanity in its true essence and glory!
NB: This poem was penned for and recited during the Seniors Today Poetry meet on 28th February 2025.
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