Humankind's Hyenas Poem by John Sensele

Humankind grows poorer
When modes of transport and cash in the bank measure
A member's worth and wealth because a clearer
Yardstick lies beyond a beholder's pleasure and leisure.

Humankind transmutes into automatons, zombies
When values held dear for long take a back seat
In favour of expediency and gluttony driven by wannabees
And parasites bereft of sensitivity and wit.

Humankind loses out
When nitwits and twits usurp decision making
Merely because bigmouths shout
Louder and appoint themselves consecrators of the next family king.

Humankind goes astray
When non-thinkers push their petty agenda
In fora where custodians of culture and customs pray
For wisdom to offer equity, dignity and equality regardless of members' gender.