Jeryd Gordon Poet Free verse

Humanity

Would that I had eyes to see my brother's humanity. 
Would that I had ears to hear the beating of his heart, not just the expression of his thought. 
Would that I had hands that held him up, not desire to see him fall.
Would that my feet would walk hard paths, and not shirk from helpless calls. 
Would that I had a tongue that spoke truth and love, even when I felt the hate. 
Would that I had a new heart, one that broke for my brother's fate. 
Would that I could see past the divide of you and me, 
Would that I could show, a little humanity.

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Beata Agustin October 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Jeryd Gordon October 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM Thanks Beata for the words of welcome and scripture, much appreciated.