Poem: "BEATITUDES"

I started to write this poem on February 3rd, and finished it today. 

Needless to say, there is much flooding today in the Buenos Aires area, 

which influenced some of the lines in the poem.

Flooding happens periodically here, but seems to get worse each year,

and is mostly because of the climate change!

BEATITUDES (February 7, 2014)

Many people believe we are in the last days,

Whatever your beliefs, it is not too late to change our ways.

There is no excuse for disregard, even abuse,

Humans have been unkind, even of a violent and insolent mind.

Who do we think we are?

That no one dies; that things can go so far?

Pretending to be giving, not recognizing those closest who are living.

While living high on the hog, keeping the weaker at bay.

Hugging pillows at night, everybody has their day!

Hypocrites abound.

Listen to a deeper sound.

Let go of selfishness, find the best within you,

Let love win over, and shine on through!

The meek shall inherit,

Rule the world with their merit.

“In the final days, they drank and made merry”,

“Sitting on the dock of the Bay”, waiting for the next ferry!”

                                 By: Karla