Refusing Diligence, To Do Even Basic Math

Refusing Diligence, To Do Even Basic Math Why do we too oft blindly walk a deep, darken path Through the volleys of arrows shot by Fate's mighty wrath When in this wicked world, we could accept light's reprieve By opening both heart and eyes to truth thus perceive That darkness rests within our souls, all flesh is the same That glaring fact, ensuing battles are no mere game. Why do we too oft blindly walk a deep, darken path Refusing diligence to do even basic math When from within, we feel those hard-fought battles raging It is a war and true enemies we are engaging Thus 'tis folly to not recognize that fierce-some foe And find, accepting evil allow darkness to grow. Why this glaring reality do we too oft deny, If not in our souls, darkness hides waiting to Light defy? Robert J. Lindley, 11- 04- 1978, edited 7-12-2003, 6-02-2022 Sonnet Note: Tis a somber reality that we too oft embrace life as a game, Not seeing in youth, that it is our rashness we must tame.