On Their Knees Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Theft and deception,
Have been their worst enemies.
And the power of truth,
Reduces them to miseries.

An escape hatch is sought,
As the plunge from their throne is felt!
The misuse of their own citizens,
Inflames them from within.
They can not blame anyone else!

Their struggle to maintain integrity has gone!
Not one of them fed on greed,
Has an identity that is strong.

Listening with patience and correcting their faults...
Had not been a priority.
So on their knees,
Lessons not learned...
To them are brought!
Too late.
To heal from self hatred taught!

So on their knees,
Lessons not learned...
To them are brought!
Too late.
To heal from self hatred taught!

Theft and deception,
Have been their worst enemies.
And the power of truth,
Reduces them to miseries.

So on their knees,
Lessons not learned...
To them are brought!
Too late.
To heal from self hatred taught!