Reluctant To Climb
Diogenes sought an honest man,
appalled by Man's path to destruction.
And searched Athens by lantern at night,
casting light on lies and corruption.
He concluded his search was in vain,
for Man's integrity could be bought.
And His willingness to sell His soul,
showed an honest man was vainly sought.
As the hungry specter of Greed feeds,
Its appetite achieves no relief.
And circumvents inconvenient truths,
under the guise of a shared belief.
Although Man can discern right from wrong:
His mettle has tarnished over time.
And after having fallen so far,
He's broken and reluctant to climb.
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