Human Race

The concept of life
so awesome the theory
people stuff it up.

© Harry J Horsman  2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM
YUP, you got it, harry.
Neels Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Love the wit and the truth is an added bonus Harry ;)
Culverhouse Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 6:32 AM
I don't really understand stuff it up....are you meaning eating or something else? hmm? curitosity is killing this cat.
Austin Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Myself included. Good write, Harry. Love, Dave
Dufresne Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 6:26 PM
This one makes me want to laugh...but then one realizes it's true! good one Harry
Maverick Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:53 PM
And they can do it so ''well'' enjoyed today Harry.
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April 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM
I believe you summed it up for us, great write! Alexa
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I see you all found some inspiration while I was not at the Soup this weekend. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and will be back again soon to read more Harry. May you have a week of good health, joy and sunshine to light up your life. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM
beautiful expression with apt images, harry
Peranteau Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM
What a terse write dear poet ! This is such a powerfully packed Senryu Harry....Every once-in-a-while,one of these terse writes come up that make a whole lot of sense...I like it...I'll be thinking about it all day, I'm sure of it ! ;) have a great week sir ! much love, james
Sweetheart Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Yes..Yes ..and Yes..Harry .. oh so true about the human race luv.pertinent lines expressing the dilemma of the concept of life so awesome the theory.. people ruin it .. so it is up to us poets luv..haha.. thankxx for your lovely comment on my new entry for Constance.so easy to write of loving parents .. and all my memories ...
Devonshire Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Life would be a lot simpler if people didn't "stuff it up" with so many trivial things, Harry. Quite a profound thought! Love, Carolyn
Mannan Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM
Wow what a thought. Thanks for your ever encouraging comments.
Onclaud Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 3:04 AM
all theory but no application?? insightful piece , harry.. got more?? :) huggs, nette
Nutter Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 2:49 AM
Interesting write, Human race captured in one sentence. Very well done.
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