The Smarter Man

We take great pride in our knowledge Each generation thinking they are smarter than the ones before The problem, it's a subjective egocentric perspective There's an air arrogance that's hard to ignore Modern man truly thinks he is smarter Than all the greats who have been adored They self-righteously say “they were ignorant” “We are more sophisticated than ever before” We see religions following cultures Science has become subjective, selling feelings as facts It appears man is the true measure of all things We’re creating a world we can't give back So, how do we overcome a life Where we say we're blessed, yet in so much pain The level of arrogance and avoidance Punctuates the fact - most people never change We've come to a precipice Do we climb the mountain, or be content as life goes by? We have to be willing to pay the consequences Sit on our ass, or intentionally engage in life Like an hourglass of sand Who’s tiny grains have run dry We can only hope for a better day Perhaps we’ll have another try?