Man - Kind?, Sonnet Options

[Larry]

Man – Kind?

A man, empty inside, but outward mien
belies the fact that soul and heart are scarred
by life’s experience and what was seen
so long ago when nation’s children warred

for reasons, yet unknown. Much like today,
where youth is wasted in some foreign land
and leaders of the world have naught to say.
I feel it’s time for peace and love; demand

to know why some would lead us down that path
while death, disease and sickness seem ignored.
Take heed of those instead of greed and wrath
for this small world is dying by the sword.

New Edens wait upon a spectral shore
where waves of peace may susurrate once more.

[Ali zonak]

Larry,
your title is okay, but "Man - Unkind" might have been even more applicable. Your first line does read a bit uneven. Since Shakespearean sonnets call for Iambic meter, that you are a master of, I have to assume that you started the sonnet on heavy beats for emphasis. I would agree with the sentiment expressed in your sonnet. Mankind is unkind, as 6000 year of recorded history can attest to, but that's what we are; a bunch of mindless warring ants. I appreciate your sonnet. Ali