The Presence Of Humanity Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

In the presence of humanity
Life is defined and classified
Boundaries erected
Logic is invented
Peace is diluted
The world is occupied

In the presence of humanity
Concepts and ideologies are unveiled
Mathematical formula revealed
Race and religion highlighted
Technology is unearthed
And the world is destroyed

In the presence of humanity
Sorrow is shunned
Tears hidden
Pain is cursed
And the world is bandaged

In the presence of humanity
Poverty is set free
Selfishness unleashed
The streets are occupied
And the world is crowded

In the presence of humanity
Capitalism is manufactured
Pollution distributed
Destruction displayed
Inequality unleashed
And the world is divided

In the presence of humanity
The heart of Love is revealed
Wounds are bandaged
Life is worshipped
Death is feared
And the world is full of religion

In the presence of humanity
Wickedness is embraced
And Love is doubted
Fear is befriended
And compassion rationed
The world is punctured by evil

In the presence of humanity
Diversity is presented
Skin colour is a lens
Blackness is profiled
Whiteness is idolized
And the world is full of racism

In the presence of humanity
Science is invented
The laboratory is a place of worship
And scientific method is the Bible
Knowledge is patented
And the world is starved of spirituality

In the presence of humanity
Beauty is attractive
Ugliness is hidden
Make-ups are created
Depression is released
The world is a mental hospital

In the presence of humanity
Laughter is heard
Joy is celebrated
A smile is beauty
Life is full of happiness
And the world is enjoyable

In the presence of humanity
Humanity is defined
God is Love
And Love is eternal
Consciousness is an ocean
The universe is occupied
And the world is full of hope

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