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Pointed Fingers, Sneering Faces

With sadness and a deeply furrowed brow
I am apalled at the hate and wonder how
this world will somehow manage to survive
while bigotry and enmity eats humans alive

Lines are drawn between black and white
by those with penchants to bicker and fight
Words fly like feathers plucked over a nest
Blood seeps through the wounds in my chest

Humanity has fallen from grace and gone mad
Dark visions are of sorrow, my thoughts unclad
I've been stripped bare, left moaning deep sighs
Tears held in check behind my lamenting eyes

If you think you are innocent, you have no clue
You continue to accuse others until you turn blue
Point those scornful fingers at your sneering faces
Where anger and bitterness have left ugly traces

Earth is my sinful child but don't call me "mother"
Your wickedness and abuse causes me to smother
I pray with each mournful beat of my woeful heart
Seek the truth before you tear this sad world apart

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2017

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James Inman Date: 9/19/2019 8:41:00 AM Lin, you have written a deeply mournful piece. Your plea is deeply felt and words are beautifully stated. Hope you're well. Login to Reply

Kenny Gwena Date: 8/11/2017 7:52:00 AM True. Poignant. Our penchant for hate must make earth want to puke. Animals seem to have fared better in their habitats than humans, but we are taking them down with us. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/11/2017 7:56:00 AM I agree, Kenny. Humans want more than they need in greed while animals take only what's needed for survival. Thank you for your insightful comments.

Klio Tsitsikroni Date: 8/9/2017 9:55:00 AM I seriously enjoy your work, you pack a punch in all you write. I can feel the emotions. You are a brilliant writer. I hope you get the credit you deserve. I am hoping to learn from you. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/9/2017 10:27:00 AM I am deeply grateful for your encouraging words, Klio. I'm content with comments like the ones you kindly offer my poetry.

Darren White Date: 7/12/2017 9:43:00 AM I agree Lin, all the hate in the world makes me so sad, and I don't understand any of it, nor do I want to. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/12/2017 10:31:00 AM Darren, thanks so much for acknowledging the plight.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/12/2017 7:32:00 AM - I share your thoughts in this great poem ... an important message in your lines, Lin - Truth, hope, joy and peace we all need - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/12/2017 10:30:00 AM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Anne-Lise.

Tim Smith Date: 7/11/2017 1:16:00 PM We need to show more kindness to her. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 3:33:00 PM we do and thanks.

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/11/2017 9:24:00 AM If only everyone could stop and listen to earth speaking, we wouldn't be where we are, Lin:) strong and true poem:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 3:33:00 PM Thank you.

White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 9:16:00 AM You're on fire! Someone call the fire department! I won't use the word powerful thrice! A terrific write, Lin Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM I just showered...no need for the FD. Thanks

Chris Green Date: 7/11/2017 8:40:00 AM Very powerful. This is so well written and deeply imbedded with a message for all, everywhere. "If you think you are innocent, you have no clue" This line is exactly right...look in the mirror before you reflect on someone else. Hate is everywhere...the playgrounds, the city streets, the news, the government and even poetry sites. It is everywhere, jealousy, egos, opinions, name calling, all of it. It needs to stop because it is out of control and it is making the world sick. Nice one Lin. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM Thank you.

Heidi Sands Date: 7/11/2017 8:24:00 AM Very powerful poem Lin with such strong messages and filled with emotion! I love it! :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM Thank you.