How dare I …

How dare I spew epithets

at a world that feels as if

it’s weight is crushing in on

me, for I have done nothing

to lessen the burden, I have

seen the injustice and turned

my back, I have heard the cries

of hungry children … and excused

myself from response.

 

Who am I to say “Enough!”, when

I sit and watch the news of yet more

wrong doing by mankind on mankind.

How dare I pass judgement on species 

arrogant enough to believe itself

superior to all other creatures when

I know in my heart the judgements to

be hurled at me for my own trespasses.

 

Then I think of my mother, her wise

loving eyes taking in her young son

and all he can be … her saying to me

“Remember my love always “When

I am perfect … then I`ll judge you.“

and keep that solidly in your heart.“

 

I try Mum … I really try.

 

Glenn D. Clarke 23  09  2011