Jesse Rowe Poet Free verse

Concerning Human Nature

Our nature
is just to serve
ourselves.
We war against
those that -- to us -- are
not the same.
In truth
if we would
ever
look within
then perhaps
our own shortcomings
might rise into the light
of
a better nature.

9.5.18
Yalto Format
Contest: Human Nature
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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M. L. Kiser September 6, 2018 at 11:13 AM So true, Jesse; very well penned and full of wisdom. Best of luck in the contest.

Charles Messina September 5, 2018 at 6:23 PM Very well said, and well written, Jesse. Every bit true too...Best of luck in the contest!

Ralph Sergi September 5, 2018 at 12:50 PM Your poem evokes a positive philosophy and I wish you well Jesse Rowe September 5, 2018 at 2:21 PM Thank you. What all poetry should aspire to do!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 5, 2018 at 10:59 AM Lovely said :) Good luck! Jesse Rowe September 5, 2018 at 2:21 PM Thank you, Maureen.