WILL WE NEVER LEARN?
By Staci-lee Sherwood
Out of the darkness creeps a twisted mind
The kind that shows true evil in all mankind
Why do so many feel pride in their ignorance
As they take joy in the killing of innocence
Haven’t we moved passed this era of death
Isn’t it time we stop and take a deep breath
What does it say about a culture of pain
And how too many live their lives in vain
What is it about the wolf that drives this sickness
That so many fall prey to this evil weakness
The hunters cold heart is black and shallow
They truly belong to hang in the gallows
How many wolves must die before sanity reigns
And where are all those who claim such disdain
For the slaughter of those who mean us no harm
Why have so many turned off their inner alarm
That spurs them to action to protect those in need
Now is the moment to stand up and take the lead
In contrast to our vapid and hollow death culture
The wolf lives a life of love, family and structure
Their howl echoes over the mountains and canyons
As they seek out their mate and lifelong companion
Raising their young in a world that hates them so
Unaware of all perils and what they do not know
Can we save the wolf before extinction comes for them
How do we change the maniacal minds of men
The beauty of wolves can be seen in their eyes
They possess a soul that many try to deny
The clock is ticking and their fate is unknown
Sadly our species has failed to have grown
Past the thrill of inflicting pain and suffering
Unto those least deserving of this type of smothering
Ask why hatred for wolves has such power
The answer lies within our lost connection to nature
Will the flame of anger and hatred forever burn
Yes, because we will just never ever learn
Also published on Fevers of the mind on September 20, 2023
Also published on Spillwords on September 28, 2023
Yes such a benighted state of mind and deadness of heart and lack of true in depth understanding of all creatures with whom we share precious life on Earth!
Honestly? These ignorant fools have no knowledge of empathy, compassion, and certainly no understanding of nature. Just killing.
Thank you for your timely articles.