Theory of Devolution

I am a pacifist I despise war.
It’s the only thing I actually hate.
I’m never able to brace myself for
Diplomacy that deteriorates:
Recriminating dialogue amuck
That results in irrationality.
Adults become intellectual schmucks
Whose mentality in reality
Is equivalent to a chimpanzee
In spite of our advances in science.
Our mentality still swings from the trees
Where once apish self’s had claimed provenance.
We haven’t evolved from our ancient source
Thus war is likely a matter of course.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 25, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Albert. Love, Carol
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December 23, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Excellent work - truly a moving poem.
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December 21, 2010 at 8:34 AM
HELLO, I have just finished reading your poem "History 101." I nodded my head in agreement wi†h your last few lines. Your poems are full of such wisdom. I certainly do enjoy reading your work. Thank-you for sharing your gift with us. Jancarl
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December 19, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week..Sara
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