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Masters of All?

Oh yes, we have a right to be here to exist This world of course belongs to us The human race that came from the mist And oh so proud of our genius But think about it, think it through Given our talent for destruction Do you really think that’s true Or should Nature start her deconstruction? So tell me why we are deserving So perfect, worthwhile and unique Exactly why we’re worth preserving Please be precise, explicit; not oblique You see it’s just that my contention Is we have no special right at all We are simply one part of creation Pride comes first and then the fall

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007




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