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Rollergirl 55's avatar

A sober observation of society today. Generations of people, kids, are glued to their iPhones and social media, rather than reading about world affairs, news , politics and the discovery of world history, great authors and poets. I still believe there are many young students who are in tune with reality and spend their time trying to accomplish their goals. Will we ever achieve world peace and “One Love, One World” as Bob Marley sang while he as alive? Probably not because there will always be those who are greedy, self consumed, and narcissistic, who want ultimate power and control over others.They are devoid of the ability to have compassion, empathy and love for their fellow men and women. They live in their own reality. The masses are seduced by those with ulterior motives. They have blind faith. There are, however, good people in this world who are ethical and moral. We must strive to evolve, to make the world a better place.Societies all over the world are authoritarian, tyrannical and refuse to acknowledge basic human rights. Even democracies seem to be devolving. The poem is raw and insightful. However, without hope, we are destined to miss the simplicity of the beauty of nature, the unconditional love of animals, our loving pets, and the loving kindness of strangers, friends and loved ones. Pass it forward.

Henry James - “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind - Kindness.” It is also very satisfying to help and support others when the opportunity arises, despite the world in which we live. We have been given free will to choose between good and evil. Let us choose wisely, let us choose goodness and love.

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Ellen Lord's avatar

Erik this is a brilliant poem.

Thank you for sharing it.

....lavender smiles

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