Evolution of Man

When did man become sick?
Besmirched with the sin of greed,
Fortified to kill his brother in fear of losing his pride,
When did man become revolted by the color of skin? 
And the gift of a child became a burden,
When did man's knowledge become dangerous?
And the power the change the world meant to lose the world
When did man stop his compassion for nature?
And allowed for it to be destroyed by fire without remorse,
When did man become blind?
And his ignorance became his bliss.
When did man forget God?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kapoor Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Great introspection on the evolution of Man. You have brilliantly concluded it in the last three lines, 'When did man become blind? And his ignorance became his bliss. When did man forget God?' I agree that your last line is the reply of all the causes. Beautiful write my friend and many thanks for your valuable and precious comments on Beyond Horizons. Love and best wishes...Ravindra... Jamecia Buggs
Mills Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 12:41 PM
We've lost a lot in our own evolution and moved further from God. Much obliged to read your penned thoughts today! Love, Susan
Hickman Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 10:50 PM
such beauty and definite truth in these words,,mankind has forgotten so much,,we are suppose to learn from the past,,but we forget all to easily,,I feel we have lost respect for ourselves but replaced it with prideful things,,to which I feel ashamed,,I enjoyed your thoughts and feelings,,,,Blessings..Cecil
Anish Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Your well written poem reminds me of the George Harrison song,"All Those Years Ago" wherein he writes that "They've forgotten all about G-D - only reason we exist" Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Semeniuk Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Great poem!..i'm on board with your thought process no doubt!..check out my poem "new world" you might enjoy it.
Chamma Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 2:36 PM
Lovely poem Jamecia. Its title is very clever. I love the presence of powerful rhetorical questionning. Thank you very much for your comment. It made my day to be honest. I read it over and over again =) Always, Farah
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