Ode To The Everyday We hide behind walls built from our youth. And make excuses for why we don’t want the truth. We harrumph about the mistreatments we face, Refusing measures to erect good in its place. We walk through society with a chip on our shoulder. Yet lack the nerve that makes us much bolder. We say we want change; the time is at hand, But ignore the needs of the common man. We claim we have guts and demand our glory Yet throw stones when others tell their story. We indignantly shout, “We’ re not like them over there!” And point our fingers at sin seen so clear. We then sit on our thrones made of arrogance and pride, Assuming the law is always on our side. Wisdom and logic stay easily hidden. As fools we press on without any misgivings. Till the day dawns, illuminating our flaws. At first we resist and sharpen our claws. Truth won’t stay hidden and presses on, you see. As we crumple in shame and writhe in agony. It always reveals our moral obligation, To do unto others without an ovation. Our forgiveness will then do, what it does best Setting us apart from all of the rest. When mercy someday will surely be needed. Our cries and our pleas will always be heeded. All rights reserved, 2013 copyrighted by KKelman
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 20:46:26 +0000