Elemental Forces
Earth, fire, water, air.
It is said that the meek
shall inherit the earth
but given its conditions
how much is it worth?
shall inherit the earth
but given its conditions
how much is it worth?
Many bellicose nations
are playing with fire.
Chaos reigns all over
and the situation is dire.
are playing with fire.
Chaos reigns all over
and the situation is dire.
If conflicts do not stop
we shall have slaughter,
destruction and suffering,
come hell or high water.
To ensure there is peace
rather than deep despair
we must smooth feathers,
pacify, and clear the air.
© Luigi Pagano 2021
I enjoyed this, Luigi. It seems the theme is a muse for you at the moment. And why not? You speak what many people think.
Allen
Many thanks for your welcome feedback, Allen. This poem was dictated by my pacifist streak. I have always been a strong believer. in. peaceful coexistence and it is worrying that regions throughout the world are embroiled in so many conflicts which threaten a global disaster.
If only, that we could halt the slide? If its not the environment its the rise again of totalitarian leaders. BTW, just a query: should ‘any’ be read as ‘many’? It is more grammatical – but you my have your reason for it. Anyway, a thought provoking piece.
P.s. I can’t recall where I first read it, but some sage said in dismissal: “Bah, the meek! that’ll be the only way they’ll get their hands on it – by inheritance!”
Dodge
Sorry, Dodge, I seem to have overlooked your comment. Apologies. You are absolutely right about ‘many’, the first letter had dropped and I didn’t notice. Careless of me. Thanks for pointing it out.
Cheers, Luigi.