people ….. people
everywhere
sprinkled
like salt over an apple
along the surface
of the planet ~
a home
they call earth
a designation
spoken in many
languages
while living
in different nations
with differing beliefs
and opinions ~
this evolved heritage
mixed with tradition
brings forth
a colorful blend
of rich and various cultures
throughout the world
like a rainbow
arched across
the deep blue sky
people …… people
everywhere
rubbing shoulders
while going on
with every day matters
under the framework
of nation
and shaped by
ethnicity and culture
while associating
with other nations
shaped by
their own blend of
ethnicity and culture ~
this interactivity
mostly civil
can produce friction
contributing to
a certain amount
of social unrest
a fractured condition
that ain’t always so rosy
or cozy ~ fueling
disagreements
aggression
retaliation
perceived oppression
protest
revolution
acts of war
and terrorism
that sadly leads to …..
….. the spilling of blood
on the ground
freely flowing
down the streets
pooling in dark alleys
which give off
the familiar stale stench
of a slaughterhouse
people ….. people
everywhere
yes ~
We
the people
together
on a planet
orbiting inside
the universal space
called Nature
as a species
this human construct
within the process
of reflective consciousness
is the link
the bond
the glue
the emergent
spiritual realization
of an interconnection
and interdependence
fully capable of cementing
the focus of
We
the people
on one ~ singular purpose
the key element
of a living
breathing
humankind
as this actual
ever evolving
global culture
this whole
flavored by
various cultures
and ethnicities
the ultimate common ground
for all to take a stand on ~
united ~
the stimulant
for helping
We
the people
to concentrate
less on the discontent
stirred by differences
and the apathy of indifference
that gives birth to
the uncaring behavior
of intolerance ~
and concentrate more on
the preservation
and survival of
We
the people
THE HUMAN RACE
therefore
instilling the foresight
the wisdom
of envisioning the benefit
gained through
helping each other
help ourselves
survive into the future
by living and contributing to
a global culture
We
the people
people ….. people
everywhere
peace out
Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~
This poem will be a part of the February edition that’s a collaboration by the 2015 Poetry Posse – The Year of the Poet published by Inner Child Press. Buy your monthly copy Here: http://www.innerchildpress.com/the-year-of-the-poet.php