Man Is

Man is but dirt of earth,

A mere mold of clay;

Measured in height and girth,

A sculpture per se.

Created to console 

The sculptor's sad heart,

He is given a soul

And knowledge in part.

Alas, it's not enough,

Temptation's too great;

The serpent's guile too tough:

Woman seals his fate.

He sees with marble eyes

His likeness to God;

Lives and in living dies,

Becomes again sod.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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