The 21st Century.

• Artist: Liu Gai Qi
• Description: I think people in the 21st century have become lost in things that really shouldn't take priority in life. People should go back to simplicity.
• Date: 01/08/2012
• Tags: 21st century

A lonely child walks through the dreary streets,
sadness dwelling in his heart.
His sadness would just as soon deplete,
if only it weren't dark.
Sure, the sun is out,
and people are far from scarce,
but they walk past each other with empty eyes,
eyes the boy despairs.
What happened to the gentle?
Where did kindness go?
Is everyone a stranger,
as transient as the snow?
The little boy's lips quiver,
as he thinks of human kind.
These days,
lack of emotion
is making people blind.

Comments

[Liu Gai Qi]

Yes, it is a double edged sword, but as advanced human beings we need to take steps into making our world a better, safer place. And as they say safety comes in numbers.
However if we single ourselves out, were going to destroy ourselves.
And thank you. smile I really appreciate your comment and time.

[Kissa ArcaneX0X]

It's true. We're all too busy caught up in all this new technology and in ourselves. But it's a bit of a double-edged sword, don't you think? Sometimes we need simplicity, but knowledge and the fast-lane aren't always bad either. Great job! =D Beautiful poem.