by: Jilli
Two philosophers sat, upon their ass's
eyes gazing upward, through their glasses
said the older to the younger, I told you 'twas so
man made the universe high and low
why, we are mighty,
strong and so wise
creation was our doing,
I tell you no lies
look at all we have been,
and made in our day
technology rules,
we planned it this way
his arm swept grandly
from side to side
claiming ownership,
far and wide
now that you know,
you see our cause
is to save the world
before it falls
the intellectuals ego swelled,
and so did his head
as he looked at the younger
with each word he said
whilst the younger man
gazed about concerned
considering the facts,
he inwardly burned
the younger, to the older said
his voice clear and bold
I've been listening to all
that I've been told
but haven't intellectuals and
philosophers, I've read
always claimed the glory
of what you just said.
wasn't socrates and plato
here in the earth's prime
and hasn't there been others
since the beginning of time
a span of millions of years,
or so philosophers do say
to correct all the wrongs
right down to our day
yet I look around today
and what do I see
the world's a mess,
so don't lie to me.
technology's our savior
I've heard you boast
in all of history
it's power is foremost.
your head swells
and your chest expands
your words get longer
as you wave your hands
but will technology today
get people off drugs
unite broken families
with loving hugs
tell me how you created
just the first man
did your words form
his brain or his hands
was technology present
as creation was done
as the wind was set
and the earth was formed
and will it now ....
save the day
feed the starving
before they waste away.
is your intellect working
to find help for those
that have no homes,
no food or clothes.
have you philosophers
thus found a way
to stop man dying,
I ask in dismay.
no, spare me your words
so grand and confusing
while I lend a hand
to the battle we're losing
'masses' of people who
can't help themselves
that don't understand
your words or your wealth
who were cold last night
sleeping on ground
their pockets empty,
no shelter found
let my time be spent
helping today
finding life's answers
along my way.
no intimidating words
or phrases I use
but deeds of kindness
is what I choose.
your words have power
their impact is strong
but they can do little
if standing alone.
it's true that technology
has it's place
in our world today,
it quickens our pace.
intellectuals too
are needed a lot
to solve the problems
technology's got.
but I can make the world
a far better place
if I lend a hand
to the human race.
just a man am I
humble and sincere
seeing injustice,
pain and fear
wishing philosophy
could settle the score
that our technology
wouldn't start wars
so I won't join you
to expond your theories
the problems we face
are just too serious
said the younger philosopher
to the older again
I'll be on my way now,
take care my friend.
and if ever you meet
someone in need
for more than your words,
send them to me.
© 5/28/97
