one species, classified
\nhomo sapiens for centuries,
\nlonger.
\nno longer.
\nspecies broken, fractured.
\nirreversibly, irreparably split.<\/p>\n
the only reasonable explanation.
\nhow else to understand
\nthe great divide
\namong the peoples of the earth?<\/p>\n
the crack’s jagged edge
\ncuts not along color or race,
\nlanguage or nations.
\nthis division runs deeper.
\ndeep through the hearts, the very souls
\nof humankind.<\/p>\n
compassion versus criticism,
\nempathy against blame,
\nrespect for knowledge wars with willful ignorance.<\/p>\n
collective responsibility
\npersonal responsibility
\nculpability?<\/p>\n
love for others, love for earth, love of self, love of the almighty dollar.
\ngreed and selfishness take on generosity.
\naltruism. narcissism. oblivion.<\/p>\n
love. hate.
\nme. you.
\nno longer one.
\nno longer us.
\nthe one becomes two.<\/p>\n
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