Extinctions Distinctions - For Contest

Extinctions Distinctions Will it end with one distinction - We – as authors of our own extinction. Sucking, vampire–like, the life essence necessary for our ongoing presence. Will it end with roar - or whimper warring beasts or broken souls flaming wrath of mindless death huddled fear of bridge-less trolls. Will the end come quickly – slowly sinner’s first and then - the holy God’s that failed to tend their flock reducing fertile earth – to rock. Will the end be one last breath uttering sad truth’s lament despite rumors to the contrary mankind wasn’t heaven sent. It will end – of course – but how in some future here and now unless the thoughts of our distinct-ness become the first that we extinguish. 12/30/2015 submitted to - Extinction – Poetry contest sponsor – Anthony Slausen