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Haiku (Western 5-7-5) Collection #33 – Human Nature

Is it our nature

To cause intentional harm,

To make things suffer?

 

Do we find pleasure

When we terrify others,

Is this really us?

 

History has shown

A fierce beast resides within,

There’s a tame one, too.

 

All humans struggle

With Yin-Yang disharmony,

With the good and bad.

 

Some rationalize

There is a duality,

We’re devils and saints.

 

Humans **** humans,

Insatiable blood lust,

**** and **** again.

 

Humans help humans

There is charity and love,

How long will it last?

 

Is it our nature

To cause pain and to do harm;

Or, to pursue good?

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Oct 11, 2010
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