Earthlings

Earthlings are both brilliant and moronic,
drinking from a glass a potent tonic.
Devil-angel with free will,
climbing up a self made hill.

Shackled by our rancor throughout history,
the love of saints and gurus set us free.
Made of water dirt and air,
Earth is bound by earnest prayer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Interesting work..Enjoyed reading this morn..Within in the same person sometimes is the billiant and moronic..Sara
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