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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Really enjoyed your entry Mike, congrats on a fine placement!
Barden Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 4:29 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! :-)
Gentile Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 6:47 AM
Thank you so much, Gregory!!
Gauthier Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 10:47 PM
Congrats, Mike, on a well executed acrostic. Enjoyed your poem.
Gentile Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Thanks much, Line xxoo
Michael Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 9:53 AM
Nice Mike...I do believe in this generation...the page has turned... Enjoyed the message
Gentile Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Thanks so much, Arturo!
One Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 8:45 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..
Gentile Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Thank you Silent One, I hope we can, optimism is a much warmer bedfellow!
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 7:44 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
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November 14, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Thanks Jan xxoo Happy Tuesday !
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