Killing Machine Gene
On the food chain of nature,
Man is in between,
always killed for food,
with a killing gene.
Survival of the fittest,
orders the nature of things,
removing the weakest,
giving intelligence wings.
To shape the natural order,
in favor of the best,
and let the harsh environment,
take care of the rest.
A territorial imperative,
ruling for the masses,
those with the most territory,
gaining power as time passes.
It started with family,
and local tribal feuds,
branched out to villages,
when war began, still eludes.
But war has become a part,
of the order of all things,
we call it, "defense,"
when offensive it rings.
The nations of earth,
are always at war,
whether it be international games,
or to settle some old score.
We create weapons,
meant for our defense,
but then use them unwisely,
as a means of offense.
For the gene of killing,
is ingrained in our soul,
so we would rather get even,
than forgive and console.
The weapons of war,
are readily at hand,
so that we can use them,
in some ill-fated stand.
When will we ban,
the weapons of war?
Become a brotherhood of man,
stop settling the score?
Copyright 2018 © Ronald W. Hull
2/16/18
You can read this poem at my website here.
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My beloved Daddy, who lived through the depression and saw many wars, as he lived from 1914 til 2007, always said, "we have too many people in the world, so war is inevitable." Jesus said "the just suffer with the unjust".
It's not a matter of too many guns, it's a matter of too many evil, rebellious hearts, who thumb their nose at God, and declare their self-sufficiency. Woe is man, for sadly the majority are choosing the broad way which leads to destruction. So much so that God is sending the "strong delusion" as their consequence, and they're falling for it, hook,line and sinker.
As long as man is his own god, he will choose to kill rather than savor life.
"For the gene of killing
Is engrained in our soul,
So we would rather get even,
Than forgive and console."
How true!
D. S. Mullis
The Scroll has been posted, and this courtier is impressed with the Ammo of its words.
"Killing Machine Gene" sings to consciousness of our social commitment to harmony and peace; and delivers a wise message through its golden lines.
This poem has all the contents to fuel the wings of imagination; and lead one to cerebrate on the Welfare of the Human Race.
Viva the Poet!
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
perish at the hands of gun beasts, Thank you for sharing such
a compelling poem, "when will it stop indeed" ,
as usual ,with a deep
profound message within it.
Best wishes always to you and yours.Love from Kay
Regis
Love ya!
Jane
Well done !
Change 'sole' to 'soul' ?
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