Would that Man were like the sky Which doesn't fuss when clouds roll by.
Would that he were like the wind In patience blowing rock to sand
Would that he were like a bee The common good is all he sees!
Would that Man were like the rain Which mourns when someone is in pain.
Would that he was like the ant Who is wise won't say "I can't..."
Would that he be like a tree Safe heaven's in its canopy.
Would that man were like the bird Grumbling is never heard.
Would that Man were like a cloud But he's like thunder. Warlike. Loud.
Could he be more like a flower? It knows that it will last but hours.
Would that Man were like the seas Which only dances in a storm's breeze!
Would that he be like hard ground Trodden... ... but a sprout is found!
Would that he be like a fire Warmth and sparks... ... his heart inspires!
He could be a mountain range Solid and in peace arranged.
Would that Man be like the sun Shining down on everyone!
But Man is not like nature's best As this world will attest.
If he'd look at her then he would see Then, finally, he would be FREE
(C) The Raven (C) SoulSurvivor
The Raven: Be more concerned with our character than our reputation. The first is who we REALLY are, and the latter is merely what others THINK we are.
Poetic difference; Reputation is what people say in front of our TOMBSTONE. Character is what the angels say before GOD'S THRONE.
SoulSurvivor; When God made our earth and its creatures, He said, "It is good." Only MAN FELL. The earth and its creatures have been suffering ever since.
I would like to thank The Raven. He was a wonderful collaborator! Thanks my friend!