Human Race

It seems like madmen, bent on destruction, are ruling the world. Our efforts should be directed toward humanitarian efforts. What does this say about our collective sanity when we allow such inequality?

Human Race


I've escaped from insanity, to take my rightful place,
To lead this God-forsaken world back to the human race.
I see the politicians in their business suits and ties.
They look so self-respecting; but greed glows in their eyes.

I've traded in my joker's rags and harlequin disguise
for Brooks, Armani, Klein and for some of those other guys.
My hair clipped short, my shirt tucked in, no whiskers on my chin,
I'll smile and bow, I'll play their games, they're bound to vote me in.

I'll take my place behind a desk, I'll chat about the Rams;
But, all the while I'll scheme and plot, perfecting all my plans.
I'll lie and cheat and sneak and steal my way up to the top.
As Supreme Almighty Leader there's no way they can stop

My reformation of the world into a better place,
Where sick are healed, the hungry fed regardless of their race.
No borders to defend and no religious wars to fight,
We'll care for one another and do what we know is right.

There'll be no child soldiers, famine, genocide or hate.
We have the food, the cures, the love. For some it's not too late.
We need to come together, meet our neighbors face to face.
Lets help our friends and share our wealth or lose this human race.

I'm very proud to announce that the above poem was awarded a Gold Trophy in the AllPoetry contest "What's So Funny about Peace, Love and Understanding" by Aphroheidi, June 11, 2007.