The glitter of gold is questioned
Groupthink has had its say
One invisible living atom quietens
The uproar of invincible economies
Honesty is looked upon as a hydra-headed handicap
And values morph into gibberish fit for the sidelines
Although nothing is a surprise anymore
Nothing is a mystery
Hope remains
That kindness will prevail
That gentleness will proceed to work out a way
That rules will be followed and roles will be respected
While acknowledging the transience of
Perishable life in a scarfed paradise
~Written in response to the prompt Writers' Pantry #54: New Dawn at Poets and Storytellers United
values have shifted, haven't them?
ReplyDeletea tiny virus have brought nations to their knees, Big Business is trying to impose their will.
but i still like to think that humankind is basically kind.
True! Goodness of humanity and humanity of goodness..that is the goal, as I see it.
DeleteDeep and wise.
ReplyDeleteThe close, excellent; and I wish it could be so...
Anna :o]
Thank you, Anna! Yes, my hope lies in the goodness of humanity.
DeleteYes, I think you've encapsulated it exactly.
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