Things That Own Us! Poem by Eric Cockrell
Things That Own Us!
things that we feel are wrong,
and yet we turn the other way.
acts of oppression committed
by those in power,
and yet we close our eyes.
people around us in need,
yet all we worry about is ourselves.
inhumane actions that we allow,
by not standing, not speaking,
and not acting.
injustices fed by our indifference.
human rights violated to the tune
of our apathy, and our blindness.
hatred, prejudice, and violence
that we choose to do nothing about.
despair that we leave for others...
fears that we do not face...
these are the things that own us!
Really love this, its a fact that we do turn the other way even if we do know its wrong. I have done it myself. But I am starting to say what I see more and more. Sometimes we just have to say whats right, even if we really don't want to. its time to do whats right. A fantastic poem.
This is the survival theory, meticulously drafted and approved, based on the theory of survival of the fittest! People enjoy with out knowing that people suffer in some other part. Eric, Social consciousness is very important to every human and you have it. Great! !
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 7:57:51 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Very well stated Eric.