Humanity

H ow wondrous, our complex brethren, though, U nderstanding is so difficult. M any wars have been fought, never settling differences. A lways it seems, lessons are unlearned. N uclear threats are, alive and well, while, I nterest in peace, seems to lose ground. T ime is running short. Y outh is still our best hope. 11/13/17

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John Hamilton

Date: 11/18/2017 12:02:00 PM

Really enjoyed your entry Mike, congrats on a fine placement!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 11/18/2017 4:29:00 AM

I believe so, too, Mike, but they are forced to grow up too fast these days, and I think they're losing something, a certain wisdom, perhaps, in the rush to become adults. Congratulations on your fine win - blessings to you, friend, and keep on writing! :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/18/2017 6:47:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gregory!!

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/14/2017 10:47:00 PM

Congrats, Mike, on a well executed acrostic. Enjoyed your poem.

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/15/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thanks much, Line xxoo

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/14/2017 9:53:00 AM

Nice Mike...I do believe in this generation...the page has turned... Enjoyed the message

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/14/2017 1:16:00 PM

Thanks so much, Arturo!

Silent One

Date: 11/14/2017 8:45:00 AM

You've done a great acrostic here my friend, can we rely on the youth? Hopefully they won't waste humanity like those before us... and present also..

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/14/2017 8:57:00 AM

Thank you Silent One, I hope we can, optimism is a much warmer bedfellow!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/14/2017 7:44:00 AM

powerfully penned poem Mike -I look at the state of the world and lessons are not learned are they, let's hope the younger generation can make a difference and we finally have peace but it may not be for many years to come:-( hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/14/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thanks Jan xxoo Happy Tuesday !