Vanishing Sanity

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Written: September 29, 2023
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In this brazen society, lunacy thrives.
In an era led by narcissism, no one lives.
Covetousness and desultoriness sit on the throne.
While sympathy and devotion are left alone.

We become absorbed in the anarchy of life.
Consumed with the desire to rule and strife.
But in our fervent pursuit of power and gain,
We lose sight of all that keeps us sane.
 
As an inferno that destroys all in its path.
Our thoughtless behavior fuels a fiery wrath.
Without guilt, we sever ties and ruin hearts.
Spreading a trail of despondency in its darts.

In this frenzied dash for fortune and fame,
We dump those we stomp on in shame.
What do we gain from this ravenous hunger?
A brief rush of pleasure followed by wonder

Is this the reason for our existence?
To sustain our pride with such resilience?
However, an inner voice murmurs quietly.
Alerting us to the real splendor we foresee

When we let go of our greed and vanity,
When we embrace love and humanity.
In the finale, what do we truly need?
Is it riches and power, or passion, indeed?

To find true happiness, we must learn to give.
To show compassion and learn to forgive.
The vanishing sanity can be restored.
If we select to let pass off what we hoard,

So let us extinguish the burning flame.
That feeds our selfishness and vanity claims.
And let empathy and kindness guide our way.
To create a world where sanity can stay.

For in this cruel world, we have the power,
To pick love over greed every hour.
Let's build bridges and mend shattered hearts.
And heal the wounds caused by our darts.

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Silent One

Date: 9/30/2023 2:46:00 AM

Sometimes life can overcome a person's ego, it moves so fast, one needs to stop to process it all.. You poem highlights something most of us go through, life can be cruel, but it is also a beautiful existence as life is a gift, which we mush share with blessings and compassion.. lets hope life can be easy for everyone.. you poem as always is profound and deeply emotive... an excellent poem.

Maria Williams

Date: 9/29/2023 10:20:00 PM

For in this cruel world, we have the power, To pick love over greed every hour. Let's build bridges and mend shattered hearts. And heal the wounds caused by our darts. You've ended your poem on a very positive note of Hope and what is possible. Love and compassion will always win. Outstanding write.

Valsa George

Date: 9/29/2023 9:09:00 PM

You have beautifully and powerfully mirrored the times in which we live. You have singled out the reasons for the problems we face and the issues we confront.... greed to hoard and the pride that we are something and the inability to see beyond our own world. You have suggested solutions too....."To find true happiness, we must learn to give. To show compassion and learn to forgive. The vanishing sanity can be restored. If we select to let pass off what we hoard," Beautiful dear friend.

Lin Lane

Date: 9/29/2023 6:49:00 PM

Greed and vanity are terrible traits from which we should all turn away. Your poetic skill presented your thoughts in fine fashion, Lasaad.

Mona Ebel

Date: 9/29/2023 5:41:00 PM

What a lovely and timely poem. You poetically wrote what I often can't find the words to say. You are in tune. And it's about love in the end, just like your poem states.