The Race of Mankind

The black night turns red
Wolves consume the gentle doves
Upon the hole of the cobra
The whole world in disarray


Male and female, he created them
In peace and love they dwell time –pass 
Upon the light aperture of a poisonous snake
The waves dashed into boat
And became submerged


Downturn in event we see as
Males become females with feminine accessories
Females become males with masculine accessories
The whole world becomes blind
Dwelling under the vine of a mere snake
And under its fig tree

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Kelly Hitchcock

Date: 8/21/2018 1:40:00 PM

"The whole world becomes blind" So true! Reminds me of Sagan's Demon Haunted World.

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 8/22/2018 2:16:00 AM

Very disheartening! Thanks for checking by, Kelly.

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/8/2017 4:27:00 PM

Powerful imagery in this, Adeniji! A sad look at our topsy-turvy world. Blessings, KIm

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 3/11/2017 3:28:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, Kim. The whole world has become very blind.

Susan Palli

Date: 1/26/2017 4:29:00 AM

Sooo true, Mr. Gideon! What a sad state the ungodly world is in!

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 1/27/2017 1:17:00 PM

Thank you for your comment. Joy to you, Susan.

Mark Peterson

Date: 1/8/2017 12:28:00 AM

intriguing and replete with depth and meaning, worthy of several reads. I am impressed with the profundity of your work.

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 1/8/2017 2:22:00 AM

Thank you for checking by, Mark. I'm thrilled with your comment.

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

Date: 1/6/2017 10:22:00 AM

Thanks for the imagery. I have learned something sweet. Solomon

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 1/6/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thank you for checking by, Solomon.

Vicki Acquah

Date: 1/4/2017 8:18:00 PM

very true. "the whole world becomes blind"

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 1/5/2017 4:30:00 PM

Thank you Vicki, I really appreciate your comment.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/3/2017 3:58:00 PM

A most excellent poem, Adeniji. The state of mankind is portrayed accurately in this masterfully written poem. The flow of transcendent wisdom in this rapturous poem is so hypnotic. It sways the mind. Very enchanting poem, my dear friend. Happy New Year. May love and peace be bestowed upon you abundantly.

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon
Date: 1/4/2017 4:55:00 PM

Thank you my friend, much love and joy to you. Hugs, Adeniji.