Can'T We All Just Play Nice

Against all odds, we humans have survived All the wars, natural disasters, and incredibly ourselves We are such a combative lot It's a wonder that we are able to co-exist at all Everybody wants to be King of the Mountain But what's the purpose Really, no one gets out of this life alive So stop and think about that for a moment... NO ONE gets out of this life alive! Shouldn't that be a sign, a reason To make the most of our lives while we're here Rather than running amok killing our fellow humans Destroying our manmade structures I've lived a lot of years Observed a boatload of childish behaviour Exhibited by a bunch so called intelligent people The world is just one big playground Can't we all just play nice
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Hankins Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 8:25 AM
It would seem that this is the most important lesson, and we have not yet learned how to live in peace with our neighbors. And, after all this time, I suspect we never will.
Ellison Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 9:41 AM
After all these millions of years, we have yet to discover the pathway to a world without conflict! A world without wars??? impossible!
Rhymer Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 7:20 AM
Jack when the world as we know it grows ever more divisive your admonition to play nice was a lovely alternative .Thanks for the reminder.
Ellison Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 8:09 AM
Wouldn't it be an amazing place to live without the scourge of war and devastation!!! JUST AMAZING!!!!! Will we ever see it? Love, Jack XOX
Cunningham Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 6:51 AM
Well said Jack, they want to be top dog at whatever the cost to others. Putin, Kim Jong and him from China, shower of despots the lot of them. Tom
Ellison Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 7:03 AM
The world could do without these bastards! Cheers Canada Jack!
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