What naive wish that man should live in peace
For conflicts arise soon after wars do cease
A lasting calm in this world sublime
Has so rarely been at any time
We've fought each other for almost everything
For land, food annd water even worshipping
Lives are lost and our children cry
Who on Earth knows the reason why?
A terrible truth on which we do not act
That wars encourage inventiveness in fact
Atomic bombs, radar, submarines
Don't come from framing idyllic scenes
Humans have gone quite mad in this new culture
For poisons are now used in our agriculture
Bees endangered to sell certain brands
Wars waged across once tranquil lands
Note: The use of pesticides has severely endanged and killed bees in many countries of the world. If bees and other pollinating insects are wiped out humanity will be in serious trouble.
Image of "The peacable kingdom" by Edward Hicks found at www.pinterest.com
For poisons are now used in our agriculture
ReplyDeleteBees endangered to sell certain brands
Truthfully a curse of modern commerce and greed. Pesticides and GMO do cause problems to humans directly even before bees!
Hank
Well put The world is indeed in a really bad state but there is also a lot of good things going on. If we all contribute to that there is hope
ReplyDeleteYou write of so many truths. I keep asking "Why?"
ReplyDelete"What naive wish that man should live in peace" This is an absolute truth. Mother Earth will do better to rid us of completely so that she can breathe with her other children. This is soon happening.
ReplyDeleteA strange species, that adds poison to our food. I worry about the bees too, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThe aspect of bees dwindling sways is a serious concern. It seem humanity is not satisfied with killing each other but now nature our support
ReplyDeleteSad indeed
Much love...
We are such careless and greedy tenants of this old world. When will we ever learn?
ReplyDeleteHumankind against itself, how terribly sad!
ReplyDeleteYou state so many harsh realities here.. the question remains to be asked.. is there any solution? Sigh...
ReplyDeleteSo sad, Robin. Poisons are everywhere, especially in politics.
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