Lovers Not Fighters
My reputation is that of a jester
But I DO have a serious side
Some friends find it out of character
And worry that I'm not my old self
Not true... this is still me
Commenting on what seems to be
A much more dangerous world
Correct me if I'm wrong
Perhaps it's because of my advanced age
Kinda hoped we would have found peace by now
Not a chance, we humans will never get it right
It's written into our DNA
We'd like to think we are lovers, not fighters
Unfortunately it's never been true and never will be!
If our neighbour has a bigger house
We want a bigger one than his!
It's not the most attractive side of human nature
We think we are above our natural combative instincts
If per chance peace on earth is ever to be achieved
I'll be long gone but I'll be watching
And will return for a day or two
To revel in a world when peace finally reigns
Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2021
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