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Reality

We've become so numb to 
everything around us
We see four wall
Windows and doors.

We hear phones
And conversations

We watch the clock 
Like it's the only thing in the 
world

The sun rises and sets
Without a thought in mind

Cars always moving
Always in a rush or having 
places to go 

Picking up pens or pencils 
Write on papers, tape and 
kiosks.

Always moving around
Always having places to go
Things to do
People to see

We've become so numb to 
everything around us

The trees that move in place
Slowly wilting away

The fields that flourish 
Slowly becoming scarce

The plants
Slowly being chemically grown

The animals
Slowly becoming extinct for our 
nourishment 

The air
Slowly becoming unbreathable

Take a second and stop
Watch and see that everything 
is rushed
Everything that is claimed 
important.

Look around and see what 
we've become so numb too,

There is no love when things
Have little to no meaning to 
those 
Who take everything for 
granted,
Or refuse to see the other side 
Of the beauty that is now 
destroyed.

In time it'll be seen
When put into place. 
Seen in perspective of the few 
who care.

When people get slapped in the 
face
Like reality showing its true 
colors to something more 
important.
They'll finally see

What we had was a blessing,
Wishing and praying for it back
After its taken away from us

Yet knowing it's lost forever. 

Watching as humanity becomes 
on the brink of extinction,
Like everything that was left to 
parish before us.

With the lack of attention to 
anything living,
And passion for technology and 
toys.

When we have nothing left and 
nothing to show for
But the memory of what was
And what it could've been.

Then, maybe just maybe
Everyone will see.
 
Just how true it is when 
someone says,
We've become so numb to 
everything around us.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 8/28/2013 9:14:00 AM
I absolutely could not agree more on this. Humanity is declining at a rapid rate. Just when we thought we were getting somewhere. Ah, but the power of choice, can change it all...if we're willing to take such responsibility. Excellent writing!
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