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.

[Larry]

Hi Ali,

Thanks for the visit and your comments. Yes, there is a "bump" in the first line but as I explained to Lori in Post #4, the spondee was placed there on purpose to make the reader pause and possibly contemplate the incongruity of the word "Mankind". That's why I added the "?" after the title. Apparently, my reasoning was valid because all who posted comments noticed that bump. I wish it were so about your statement of "warring ants" but believe we have descended below even that level. At least the ants in one community have total and complete cooperation.

Hey Daniel,

Noticed you stopped by for another visit. Glad you liked my added sonnet and share the same feelings about the level of stupidity our educational system has attained.

Thanks to both of you.

Larry