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Written: September 29, 2023 ___________________________________________________________ In this brazen society, lunacy thrives. In an era led by narcissism, no one lives. Covetousness and desultoriness sit on the throne. While sympathy and devotion are left alone. We become absorbed in the anarchy of life. Consumed with the desire to rule and strife. But in our fervent pursuit of power and gain, We lose sight of all that keeps us sane. As an inferno that destroys all in its path. Our thoughtless behavior fuels a fiery wrath. Without guilt, we sever ties and ruin hearts. Spreading a trail of despondency in its darts. In this frenzied dash for fortune and fame, We dump those we stomp on in shame. What do we gain from this ravenous hunger? A brief rush of pleasure followed by wonder Is this the reason for our existence? To sustain our pride with such resilience? However, an inner voice murmurs quietly. Alerting us to the real splendor we foresee When we let go of our greed and vanity, When we embrace love and humanity. In the finale, what do we truly need? Is it riches and power, or passion, indeed? To find true happiness, we must learn to give. To show compassion and learn to forgive. The vanishing sanity can be restored. If we select to let pass off what we hoard, So let us extinguish the burning flame. That feeds our selfishness and vanity claims. And let empathy and kindness guide our way. To create a world where sanity can stay. For in this cruel world, we have the power, To pick love over greed every hour. Let's build bridges and mend shattered hearts. And heal the wounds caused by our darts.
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