Ungrateful

patdolan83 • 367 followers

We are given a heart
We are given a mind
We are given only the power
To use one at a time
We are given the option
Of peace and of war
The former of which
We often ignore
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We are given time
But we waste it
We are given thoughts
But we use fists
We are given the ability
To help one another
Instead we just steal from
And murder our brothers
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Maybe one day
Man will reap what he sows
And the hate and hostility
Will muster and blow
Our hearts rendered useless
Our minds just the same
Our time will be over
And we'll know who's to blame

#existential #general #human-nature #philosophical #poetry #social-commentary

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