Welcome to this poem by M for Meditation.
I certainly wouldn't class myself as much of a poet,
But every now and again something inspires me to write.
And I hope that this poem provides you with some inspiration.
I wrote it at a time when I was feeling somewhat despondent and worried about the state of the world.
And I wanted to address those issues and how I think that we could make a positive difference.
I hope that it provides you with the same.
Turn on the TV and here we go again.
My sense is assaulted by the sins of men.
War and corruption,
Famine and pain,
It's the same thing over and over again.
Why do I keep watching these horrible acts,
Letting the media taint my soul with their twisted facts?
Inspiring fear and hatred of my fellow man,
Telling me to be as cautious as I can.
How on earth can it still be the case that we judge each other based on our appearance or race?
Whether God we worship or the place we pray,
It makes us instantly hate no matter what we say.
And the worst part is it's no better close to home,
Where I don't feel safe walking at night alone,
Where I don't want to look a child in the street in the eye,
Afraid of confrontation and not being able to just walk by.
How am I supposed to trust these so-called MPs?
Like animals they shout and jeer at each other's policies.
They're not the honest,
Hardworking people they pretend to be.
And yet I'm meant to vote for them to run our country?
Is it just me or does it seem like the worst thing on this earth can be the human being?
We take and take from this precious existence,
Forsaking all others with narrow-minded persistence.
I want this,
I want that,
I'm entitled to it all.
But hold that thought while I throw in a curveball.
How about we stop this selfish way of living and reconsider our ratio of taking and giving?
Let's take the time to think about each other and how we can help rather than persecute one another.
Because it's people like us,
Like you and me,
We need to show the world there is a better way to be.
We need to stick together and show the rest that there are better ways to live and we can all be blessed.
So resolve your arguments and make your amends.
Spend proper time with family and friends.
Because positive vibes breed positive outcome.
Let's eliminate this negative insanity and unite as one.
Because peace,
Love and unity is what we really need to turn this world around and truly be freed.
