Christopher Flaherty Poet Free verse

Different Aspects of Respect

If given we are told and lead
to believe

That no 2 people not even 
identical twins

Are the same 

Then why on earth could
anyone think we are bound
to get along

And in any way be somehow
shocked we can not even 
agree on the simplest most
important issues 

Such as respecting a difference
of opinion without it descending
into violence and recriminations

I often think given we we're are
the only species gifted with the
gift of speech opposable thumbs
and fingers

Then how when it comes to conflict
resolution we lead with fingers pressing
triggers not our brain to have the
final say on proceedings

Rather than use the power of speech
to save countless lives from enduring
the insanity of war

And grieving aftermath that ensures

Other than that we have been
taught and learned nothing
from history

Apart from the fact that the
sword is the chosen weapon
of choice and mightier than
the word

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Robert Pettit April 7, 2021 at 5:45 PM Violence and cruelty are ubiquitous throughout the animal kingdom. If you ever heard two tomcats fight over a female cat in the middle of the night, you will know what I mean. We humans express it to each other in more sophisticated ways. I enjoyed reading your write. Christopher Flaherty April 7, 2021 at 5:56 PM Cheers Robert I totally agree with you Violence and cruelty is the food chain and survival of the species Born to die Born to kill Funny i know exactly what you mean two cat's if you are drowsy and awake at 1st seems like a baby crying