Descendants From Trees

Man against man
Who shall it be
Descendants from trees
Hunters and gatherers
Conquest or wars
Achieve power and immortality
We kill with both hands
This curse from our past
We pray to our Gods
Enslave or genocide
Forgive us Lord,
We are descendants
From trees
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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July 31, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Gregory - interesting - You know the main two causes of war in mankind have been Religion and Ladies - enjoyed your poem - God Bless
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