In the two to three thousand centuries
since we H. Saps. evolved,
we have achieved enormous advances,
contriving problems that we cannot solve.
contriving problems that we cannot solve.
Creative ideas? We've had a few.
Fewer than we like to think.
Human beings, although sometimes clever,
are not original. (Also, we drink.)
Yes, we tamed fire. Invented the wheel.
And we learned to bake bread.
(However, many rather than make it,
demand it daily — for free! — instead*.)
We conjured gods and theories and systems,
which explain nary a thing,
sorting ourselves into victors and victims
while ignoring the planet's well-being.
All agree: in progress we trust.
THAT is the problem. (Well, that and us.)
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*Matthew 6:11 (very tall for his ERA, though that is a different sport)