The savagery of us

All glory
never truth
stories submerged…

beneath the waves,
look at how
we behave
ignoring the sages
as we rage against us
fisticuffs and obstacles
strewn in path
to being greater
than what we were

how can sullen
be saved
when we behave
like animals –
likened to cannibals that
eat their own?

Uncomfortable truths
spoken… tomes I wish
I didn’t have to write,
using poetry
as medium
to fight and
sound the alarm

with the expectation
that the willing,
take up arms

in the battle for our humanity
lest we sink
in the brackish waters
of our savagery.

Published by Shun P. Writes

Author, Genealogist, Writer, Poet, Podcast Host, possessor of 2 cents, Blogger and eternal student of life, who harbors a firm belief in his Grandmother's mantra that: "People need to get off of their rump and do something". All while keeping in mind that a cheering section will often get in the way. View all posts by Shun P. Writes