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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