Nothing now will change the mind
Of what’s decided by mankind
For all the proofs and arguments made
The highest price is always paid
A spear for heads, a sword for hearts
In search of union, the pulled-aparts
Secrets buried for manipulation
Histories bound for exploitation
The past once written on papyrus page
Wisdom to be lent to a future age
New evidence brings into dispute
The wisest moral substitute
And one true path could be agreed
By humanity unburdened, freed
Yet as decided by mankind
Nothing now will change their mind
Submitted to No Theme Thursday (picture prompt) and Poets and Storytellers United – substitution – a meditation on the stupidity of mankind when presented with the tools for wisdom and peace.
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“one true path” – but how many religions lay claim to it? What hope is there?
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Yeah, that’s the point. And each religion ignores the fact that the path is the exact fxxxing same!
I recently read (and been thinking about) Arthur C Clarke’s Childhood’s End where a ‘benevolent’ alien race comes to Earth and purely because these aliens are there, humanity chills out and starts getting along. Why do we need an external to bring us together?
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And no AI. The new nuclear bomb? I have always felt the good will outweigh the rest as a natural state, but lately not so sure.
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I’m not so worried about AI – it ‘could’ be a great positive for societies though it will require changes that may upset some. Ok, ok. Let’s try to stay positive.
More positive poetry coming soon!
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How I truly wish your words didn’t have the bitter taste of truth to them. Beautifully written. 🙏
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Thanks Kevin. 🙏
I’ve been in a slightly bitter writing mood recently!
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I totally understand. I was there very recently myself.
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Secrets buried for manipulationHistories bound for exploitation, There is so much to ponder in your poem, I read it thrice. Nicely written
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Thank you. 🙏 I keep reading and pondering it too!
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Excellent poem, Shaun, and truthfully written.
I really enjoyed these lines, “Secrets buried for manipulation / Histories bound for exploitation.”
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Thanks Nicole – appreciated. 🙏
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