oil dances on water
separate and above
never blending in
would it be elitist?
how different we
looking at the world
feeling above it
the masters of all?
what drives humanity
to believe we rule
over all the others
that call Earth home?
elitist species: human
control by domination
subjugation, intimidation
even our own kind
control through fear
bully and overpower
never having enough
always seeking more
seeking to be gods
believing we are
all the world a toy
meant for our ease
how hard we fight
to gain upper hand
never having enough
harmony lost in greed
we are like that oil
dancing on the top
never understanding
we can't stand alone
nurture the water
on which you dance
earn its support
by giving yours
we should live together
with the life around us
together in harmony
or find extinction alone
The first thing that came to my mind is someone saying, "Hey that just proves we are NOT meant to mix, LIKE oil and water. Nature supports this. We are not to mix. But the idea of water supporting the oil and the oil, perhaps, being able to protect the water came to my mind. This poem has a lot of potential, I think. Please keep it in mind as one of your better ones.
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