Lost Faith In Humanity

About a few days ago, to my embarrassment,
I saw two men ill-treating a dog. They beat it until its death!
The men were laughing, having fun.
I was taken aback.
And lost faith in humanity.

*****Sapiens, meaning Wise Men.
Hah? Wise men?
Are we?
Man has turned into an inhumane senseless beast.
The world is full of crass materialism.
War bloodshed and terrorism.

A faultless infant,
A starving dotard.
Do these innocents deserve this?

Man has become a cruel, blood sucking leech,
Is this what our culture and religion teach?

Grief, unhappiness and pain has become a common sight,
Small things, big fights.

I am shocked to see the inhumanity of a man towards man,
                                                             towards animals.
We talk of wisdom, intelligence.
Where are we? Is this going good?
Where are the senses gone?

The world has turned into a nasty pit.
Lack of morals, Lack of wit!
I feel ashamed,
I feel pity!
And yes? Completely lost faith in humanity.

If this continues 
Human species will not last longer.

Just think about it.
Make this world a better place to live in?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Agustin Avatar
July 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet 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.
Michael Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 4:19 AM
Good morning Kshitija...There are bad things that happen every day. I can't say why, maybe it's to take away your smile...You expressed yourself well in your poem...Have a nice day
A   Avatar
February 20, 2016 at 1:05 PM
ka, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 1:34 PM
KSHITIJA, stopped by to enjoy some of the best poems and poets of 2010 - 1015 :) Hope you are well enjoying what is left of 2015. Sending an early Christmas Message with Hugs. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in all you do during 2016. ~SKAT LOVE~
A   Avatar
December 7, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Kshitija, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Osho Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 1:21 AM
nice kshitija
Agrawal Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 2:37 AM
Thanks alot Francis! :) :D
Sietesantos Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 3:37 PM
Hi Kshitija, this is such an excellent first posting that I enjoyed reading! I look forward to reading more of your work! Welcome to PoetrySoup and best wishes as you continue to churn out wonderful poetic pieces! Warmest regards and a score of 7! Pandita
Agrawal Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 2:44 AM
Thankyousomuch! * :P
Agrawal Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 2:38 AM
Hey Pandita! I am glad you liked it:) Thankyou so much ??
A  Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM
Hello, Kshitija, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Agrawal Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Thankyou so much Skat! I really needed this! I am from India, and a mere beginner to this poetry world. I read your poems and they were really too good! Nice talking to you!:)
Arts Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 8:46 AM
It appears that at least one of the people in this poem still retains some humanity, which renews my faith. :)
Agrawal Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Thanks alot Randall! :D
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