Is the world worse today than it was decades ago |
Is our world worse than That of our fathers before, Is humanity more uncaring Than the years of the 1st or 2nd World War? Can the horrendous, heinous acts In the country of Africa be, Compared to the atrocities Hilter carried out Despite the Jews merciful plea. Are we more violent now Bullets used when our patience is put to the test, Just like they did in The OK Coral of the Wild Wild West. We have advance so far technologically Humanity lagging far behind, Yester-year didn't have color TV But were people more compassionate and kind? Our grandparents talked of hard work And of pride and patriotism in the USA, Today more people are on welfare And patriotism seems to be just a buzzword to say. There seems to be a lack of respect For people, police and parents today, Where as in the 50's and 60's Helping out didn't mean you profited in some way. Marriage much more than a party Meaning the most only at the I do's, Today married couples are willing To divorce at the first time trouble ensues. So many children being raised today By one parent too busy to teach, Gone are the old ways Of actually practicing what you preach. The world is entirely run by profit Loyal only to the almighty buck, If you aren't a part of the bottom line Then you are completely out of luck. The rally battle cry against polio Eliminating its scare for sure, Has been replaced by making money Instead of finding a cure. Has the world truly worsened Or is it a figment of our minds, Greed, violence and selfishness Definitely are powerful signs. More people are starving Than ever before, The rich keep getting richer And more and more are becoming poor. We don't band together now Unite, rally and fight too, Those 1960's sit in demonstrations against Have shown what the power of people can do. Unless we wake up and change There won't be any left to give, We will completely use this world up Leaving no place for our grandkids to live. |