Teddy Kimathi Poet Free verse

Lessons Learned

After the nooses and chains on ebony skins;
after the assumed witches burnt at the stakes;
after thousands lost their lives in Crusade wars;
after Jewish mass executions by Nazis......
I've seen and felt the muddy pool we had thrown
ourselves into.

I still feel horrified when I re-read history books,
and feel myself cloaked in humiliation and shame
of the humans we were before.

I have learned that I cannot change the past,
but I can act on the present,
offering servitude to humanity;
offering servitude to common good.....

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Daniel Turner February 9, 2017 at 10:37 AM I'm beginning to think those lessons are short lived, Teddy. Humanity has a poor memory! GREAT write!! Teddy Kimathi February 10, 2017 at 5:13 AM True words you've said, Daniel...... Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my piece!!! ;-)

Jeanie Bennett February 9, 2017 at 9:20 AM Learn from the past, we should. Really enjoyed this Teddy. xo Teddy Kimathi February 10, 2017 at 5:11 AM That's the only choice we have..... Thank you so much Jeanie, for reading and enjoying my piece!!! *^_^*

Charmaine Chircop February 9, 2017 at 6:08 AM Indeed let us never forget the sad past to make a better present.An excellent wise poem. Teddy Kimathi February 10, 2017 at 5:05 AM You're right!! Thank you so much for enjoying my piece, Charmaine!!! *^_^*

Sonique Kwezt February 9, 2017 at 6:02 AM Word kaka,,,,nice piece Teddy Kimathi February 10, 2017 at 4:59 AM Thank you so much, Sonique!!! *^_^*