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Consciousness

Consciousness

Look at the world that we live in
is society proud of our deeds?
Children are carrying weapons
not contemplating hate bleeds.
Fathers are raping their daughters
while mothers turn a blind eye.
Doctors are murdering children
as morality continues to die.

The media glorifies violence
makes martyrs of killers and crooks.
We sensationalize all that is evil
in music, movies and books.
We legislate the rights of a criminal
plea bargain and then set him free
to continue his rampage of terror,
then he claims that it’s insanity.

What happened to the conscience of mankind?
Are progress and money the goal?
Did we forget about kindness and justice?
Does it matter if we lose our soul?
When terrorists attack our cities
we speak of the evil they do,
but stop and look in the mirror
morality begins with you.

What future do we give our children
when hatred and greed lead the way?
What hope is there left for tomorrow
when man thinks that evil’s okay?
God help us to help each other
have faith in humanity,
and live in this world together
in peace for eternity.

Copyright © Susan Jeavons | Year Posted 2019

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Lunita Blanca Date: 2/1/2019 3:55:00 PM My goodness Susan, this is very powerful of what we have come to. But, as long as there is hope, there is life. Login to Reply Susan Jeavons Date: 2/1/2019 9:49:00 PM Yes, as long as there is hope! Thank you ARBOL. Blessings, Susan

Silent One Date: 1/26/2019 6:58:00 AM Powerful words of truth Susan, what a world we live in where a child cant be safe and humanity is killing itself... Excellent poem.. Login to Reply Susan Jeavons Date: 2/1/2019 9:49:00 PM Thank you Silent one. I am a bit outspoken when it comes to human rights, especially children's rights. Blessings, Susan

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/26/2019 1:31:00 AM Susan, your poem makes so much sense! I always think we had best boycott the magazines and newspapers that glorify the murderers, if we do not, no one attending a grade school is safe. Especially boycott the ones who put the PERPETRATORS on the cover. Just say "a coward entered a grade school today." Do not give us his background, his childhood pictures or a bit of glory. We have to do our part to put a giant screeching stop to this GLORIFICATION of these selfish, dirty cowards. Login to Reply Susan Jeavons Date: 1/27/2019 4:44:00 PM You're exactly right Caren. But most people are apathetic to what it going on in this country. They are too consumed with their own lives. Thank you Caren, Hugs, Susan

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/25/2019 9:47:00 PM A very beautiful write that expresses the importance of teaching our children to value humanity, nature and have a divine reverence. Of my four kids, my son is an English teacher for Japanese, my oldest teaches special needs children, one is a nurse and the youngest is a therapeutic massage therapist. None are rich in money but they are rich love and faith. I loved your poem! Aloha, Connie xxoo Login to Reply Susan Jeavons Date: 1/27/2019 4:41:00 PM Thank you Connie. You must be so proud of your children. Blessings, Susan