On Keeping One's Head in the Right Place

We've progressed in many ways:

We know the earth's not flat.

But killing in the name of God?

Now how absurd is that?

 

They say we have a developed brain,

But when you hear the news, it

Is pretty clear that many people

Don't know how to use it!

 

I know it's wise to try to find

What makes others tick.

But sometimes--darn!--it's difficult

To put up with their shtick.

 

To give the benefit of the doubt

Sounds very fine,

But there's a dangerous point at which

People cross the line:

 

Killing others just because

They don't think like you

Has to be a blatantly

Stupid thing to do.

 

All over you can find wise people--

In every nook and cranny.

You'll also find many a fool

Whose head is up his fanny.

 

(6-20-16)