I WONDER WHY

It is so beautiful
The sky is blue
Gray-white clouds
Floating in the south
There is a gentle breeze
Not enough to move the chimes
Shadows of trees on the snow
Just add to the amazing glow

Squirrels are chasing
Wanting the same thing
Enough to go around
That does not matter
A lot like our world
Must have power and control
This will never happen
Everything will spiral downward
Then the survival of the fittest

People listening to politicians
Politicians lie to them
Telling them what they want to hear
Free food, housing, school, and healthcare
It sounds as marvelous as the day is beautiful
The day will end, but be repeated
The promises, so wonderful, forgotten

We have our part to play
Tolerance and respect essential
We do not have to like everyone
But must be ready to offer a hand
An upward lift is what we desire
Frustration may cause our effort to expire
Freedom is very tenuous
It is a safeguard, but is not free

I look out at many trees
Standing beside each other peacefully
See cattle grazing their feed
Side by side and of every color
There is enough for every one
Still, as humans, we fight for more
Instead of offering love to each other
I stand in wonder
I wonder why
 
Stanski
February 14, 2020 ^