Wake Up

My fear is no struggle A life of comfort and ease We begin to lose all perspective Good intentions – we’re creating a malignant disease In this new world of abundance Stress consumes our days and nights No meaning to our existence - our future Tragically lost – we’re losing modernity’s fight We’re apathetic with no hunger Our self-pity can’t be denied Content with our arrogance and ignorance No awareness of the emptiness inside The goal - fame and fortune Dying to have our story told However; it’s just an empty presentation It’s the Faustian selling of our soul So we present a beautiful image Write a cute little quote We vociferously display our misfortunes Any attention gives us hope We reward bad behavior We enable the weak Misguided altruistic behavior Humanity - looks extremely bleak The wise must speak up Regardless of ridicule or fears The medicine may be bitter But it’s the path to drying all of our tears So stand up for the truth Fight the emotional battle inside With responsibility, gratitude, and virtue Humanity grows - and we begin to flourish in our lives Our past history is now the present Mindfulness - the moment is right here Do the right thing – be strong Before we naively disappear