poem - so goes the human race

so goes the human race

we started the marathon long ago

passing the baton from generation to generation

then millennia

overcoming war, famine and disease

some blaming God

most thanking Him creation survived

allowing for round two after Eden's failure

our paper trail grew and grew

from stone tablets to hieroglyphics

and finally, to the inked page

from sticks and stones, to forging bombs and guns

from community to demagogues

we survived it all

slowly, our tastes turned sour
learning to love silver-tongued liars
welcoming the clever frauds
allowing deceptions to thrive

now nearing the 100 year dash

the compass is askew

our direction is lost

the baton is riddled with confusion

the final runner directionless

we're tired and worn by design

the recurring noise ringing in our ears

so goes the human race

the finish line came far too soon

thank you,

joseph pede