Ruins of Humans

Selfishness and greed Feed the ego of man Strip the world of its resources Living closed minded Leaving behind The dead and the weak Animal species Becoming extinct Mankind Strives for knowledge Concrete towers To the skies Civilizations Built and destroyed Industry Over consumption Pain and sorrow For all the living Pollution fills The atmosphere Poison clouds Angry seas Coastal cities Swallowed Continue to fight Each other for survival Even though There is no time To save themselves No politics or religion No order Mass confusion Endless darknes Seeing through blinded eyes Food and water Running scarce Vegetation dies There is no light No time to evolve Bring themselves to extinction Intelligence lost With all the technology Moments in time Desolate wastelands Ruins of humans Life returns Without interference The world soon will heal Continue to fight Each other for survival Even though There is no time To save themselves No politics or religion No order Mass confusion

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

Admired from a far Mesmerized wondering Feelings intense Strong and secure Weaknes Not a factor Suddenly Stopped in time Light flashes in the mind Visions of the past Vivid memories Thoughts of the end Questioning reality Opportunities in the future Chances not taken Anger and resentment Sorrow piercing Through the heart Walls are built To protect Breached by trust Conflicting beliefs Emotions Controlling actions Cutting ties of all commitments Vows Forever broken Returning back To ones self Fears Have been conquered Leaving a mark That all will remember

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025