Seize The Day Poem by JJ Evendon

When I listen to the news and what is said
I hear nothing but conflict and scores of the dead.
We always say 'Life is for living'
so then, why so much killing?
Mother nature can provide all of our basic needs,
which, alas, only fuels man insatiable greed.
We risk losing everything for refusing to understand,
that everything precious in life, must balance in hand.
Look hard and you'll see we have only one choice,
we must stop our selfishness with one powerful voice.
No weapons, no wars and bring fanatics to account,
so that peace and harmony are welcomed with thanks
for if we do, the path will be prosperous and bright,
if not, the question surely must be, who'll be last to switch off the light?