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I felt at one time that this poem was too angry to ever publish; a dear friend of mine, Geoff Lindley, an artist with whom I have shown art, who also happened to be in a metal band, loved it. He, the lead singer/song writer for "The Uncooperatives" turned it into a song and it became a fan favorite. (I personally don't dig metal, nor do I recognize my own lyrics when he sings it, save the chorus "MANKIND MANKIND" but I am elated none the less). Enjoy!

Mankind

Has any other species
been so keen
to perfect an aptitude
to destroy itself?
Somehow I think not,
for nature's way
appears to sway
towards self preservation.
In a world
where only the strong
survive,
the strength
of the independent mind
bears the burden
of all mankind.

introspectionfree verse

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John Watt

July 10, 2020 at 6:16 PM

I came here after reading Edward's blog. Thanks for the tip! Twain said, "Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to." I value your independent mind, Pidge. Keep it up. ~ John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 11, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Thank you for checking it out. I like that quote! I have so much I want to say to thank you but my usual brevity escapes me, honoured and humbled, xomo

Patricia Cresswell

September 14, 2017 at 2:01 PM

Wise woman I concur with your ideas.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 15, 2017 at 7:43 AM

;) xomo!

Frank Sheehan

March 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM

Nice write. Enjoyed it immensely. It rings of truth.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 21, 2017 at 2:13 PM

Sweet, thank you Frank! :)

Kim Merryman

March 18, 2017 at 5:36 PM

Well written, Maureen! Makes you think. Blessings, Kim

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 18, 2017 at 7:19 PM

Thank you Kim! Happy spring blessings to you xomo!

Mike Hauser

March 15, 2017 at 7:42 AM

Wonderful write but you can keep the heavy metal!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 15, 2017 at 8:00 AM

;) yeah...not my thang xomo

Arthur Vaso

March 14, 2017 at 10:01 PM

I really liked this! Mankind after all is a very complex word, its made up of 2 words, one being Mank and the other Ind, I still haven't figured it all out!!!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 14, 2017 at 10:19 PM

Actually, "Mank Ind" would be a great name for a hard core poetry band!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 14, 2017 at 10:05 PM

Lol! ;)

Judy Ball

March 14, 2017 at 9:12 PM

Oh I do so agree Maureen. We are so very self destructive and we are trying to take the entire world with us. So many times I have said that Mankind in an effort to improve our way of life has taken so much from nature and not given anything back that we are about to "improve" ourselves into extinction. A great write my friend. From 1 to 7 this is a 10. God Bless, JB

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 14, 2017 at 10:14 PM

Indeed, the only species that so completely adapts its environment instead of adapting to it. Our success is our greatest failure, our vision, our blindness. And as you touched on, cultures which embrace the natural ways have been squashed in the name of "progress". sigh.