Humanity

Who really knows it? Really, who knows it? Photographs... present and past prompt no shock For life's "moving pictures" command unexplainable pain Real-time -- in your face inhumane Jagged embraces Unwanted and violated Gravel-kissed skin Cherry pools to swim in Steadily rotting on the inside Infections of the flesh and mind Unnatural stares in sneaky eyes Quiet so loud in the child's muffled cry Crooked thrones and selfish power Demand the hopeful to cower FEAR in blackened faces -- emerge from rubble Shattered and broken -- but not the windows Open mouths crave pills poured out Another life snuffed -- closed shut Bare feet and hungry hands blend in the concrete path A common "freedom" none want to have Run-ragged eyes See the tiring struggle to survive Before the imminent demise Extinguished light Brain beyond stunned Body past numb Tragedy's despair And disbelief's anguish Stab man's existing wounds Pain too powerful To be understood What can you say? What can you do? When sudden moments beckon action and reaction from you? Be HUMAN.