Why Are We Here?

Why is life so cheap?

Why Are We Here?

I used to love,

I had dreams

of a world

where feelings

dictated beauty,

where emotions

drove the hearts of men.

Where right won wars

and the weak triumphed.

Where the hungry were fed

and the thirsty slaked.

Where disease was fought

and inequality slayed.

But now my eyes are dark

as the reality of hate

tears the soul from my chest

and I see the greed

that feeds mankind

and drives such selfish desire.

 

14/12/14

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I know hard t find good in our world. There is a lot of it. Sometime we must do some good to know. Good deeds make us feel human again. I understand the thoughts in the poem. Last week two strangers bought two different woman their food in my store. They saw the sadness and struggle. Sometime we must become the angel or good person. Even a smile or hello can do great things. Thank you for sharing the thought provoking poetry. A very good poem.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are of course correct Coyote and it makes us value kindness more living in such a ruthless world. Many thanks.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[DIVYA]

You have brought out the darker aspects of the world with such intensity. The poem makes great impact.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thank yous Divya.

[DIVYA]

You are welcome John.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, times have changed and it seems many are selfish these days. Greed is the impetus for many actions. It's a sad commentary, but unfortunately true. Well said, John. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Lydi.

[Lily Mae]

These are crazy times for sure..it's sad what rules us..x

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes but it makes kindness even more important Lily. many thanks.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i used to feel all this myself...and now i see what you do, myself...
it's a cruel world of dollars but not much sense.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

it certainly seems to boil down to a very selfish place. But I guess acts of kindness are worth more when we use such currency. Thanks Jacob.