Goofballs

Humans are such a combative lot It's why we're under so much stress We act like a bunch of goofballs Little wonder the world's such a mess Why can't we all just get along? Don't get it, it's really too much The pundits say it's human nature Throw up their hands in disgust Been like this since the very beginning Nations fighting nations for more Wonder if us guys could really survive Without destruction, killings, or war Do you think we'll ever see the day When we live in harmony with each other? There's not a freaking chance in hell We'll just go on killing our brothers! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 9/20/2020 9:02:00 PM
I certainly believe there will come a time. Not today, mayhaps, but soon...soon. Always, Laura
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Date: 9/21/2020 5:43:00 AM
Certainly not today! Certainly not today! XOX
Date: 12/18/2012 10:01:00 PM
So true! Enjoyed your poem Jack.
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Date: 12/19/2012 5:10:00 AM
Unfortunately as I see it, this is all too true! Have you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/18/2012 8:02:00 PM
so sadly true!! i enjoyed your poem
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Date: 12/18/2012 8:09:00 PM
So sadly true! Thanks Andrea... Merry Christmas, Jack xox
Date: 12/18/2012 3:01:00 PM
Not so funny but so very true. I think the World should be run by Poets. I am sure we would find a way to get along. At the very least we would take time to listen to each other.
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Date: 12/18/2012 6:28:00 PM
Great idea! Us poets could surely do a better job! Cheers, Jack
Date: 12/18/2012 1:30:00 PM
As Carol says Jack it seems sad but true. I believe there is a promise in the Bible that says things will change but When is the question ? xx
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Date: 12/18/2012 6:26:00 PM
"but when is the question?"... I don't have all that much time left! LOL Love ya!
Date: 12/18/2012 12:30:00 PM
Sad but True... Still I'm a cup 1/2 full sort of a person... LOL... With me around there'll be peace... at least some where... for a while.
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Date: 12/18/2012 6:25:00 PM
I'm actually a 1/2 full sort of person too! Don't know what got into me! Big smackers dear Carol!
Date: 12/18/2012 6:46:00 AM
I don't see the usual optimistic view from you on this fine morning, Jack. Lol. So are we doomed? I can only think we will get better as we will change glory to glory :) Love ya, Toquyen
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Date: 12/18/2012 7:15:00 AM
Sometimes reality overtakes me! LOL Merry Christmas... love, Jack xox
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