THE ULTIMATE SCHEME

Louis Gibbs

Our creator knew what 'It' was doing

In devising this scheme of evolving.

 

The plan is contingent upon an

Us-Versus-Them mentality, so

Make glaring differences

The point of our focus!

 

How best to cause them to forget they're one...?

Well, along with the obvious gender division,

Why don't I introduce different skin colors?

And physical features that can't be missed?

 

Then maybe throw in, via the Tower of Babel,

Languages unique to particular individuals?

Perhaps even devise some clear handicaps

That brand those afflicted as 'apart'?

 

Oh, and mustn't forget ... gross

Variations in mental capacity!

There, that should do it,

Thought 'It' to itself.

Now let's see them

Work This out!

 

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 18th, 2017 09:20
  • Comment from author about the poem: It is a tough school, indeed! Let's hope we make it out of kindergarten.
  • Category: Fable
  • Views: 60
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Comments5

  • orchidee

    Well, it's a good write as a poem. But I don't go along with all the content of it. I can't deny the Tower of Babel though. 'Handicaps' is hideous word (my own view). It's 'special needs' these days.

    • Louis Gibbs

      Ah, so (politically) correct, orchidee, and I respect your take on this one. Thanks for the comment!

      • orchidee

        Thanks L. It's just that in the UK there was (still is, I think) a cartoon character of Andy Capp. It took me ages to realise it was a play on 'handicap', as they befall this character!

      • 4 more comments

      • John Prophet

        Very well done my friend, yes you are correct there are no coincidence.

        • Louis Gibbs

          Thank you , collinsjg. Appreciate your comment.

        • sue.evans

          Enjoyed this Louis- thank you 😊

          • Louis Gibbs

            I thank you for reading and responding, Sue.

          • malubotelho

            I'm still question sometimes. Why? But then I think that we are not here to question but to accept. Nice writing.

            • Louis Gibbs

              There is nothing wrong with questioning, mb, I think we learn by doing so. Thanks for your response.

            • Goldfinch60

              Good write. The differences are there to test us, it is a pit that so many use those differences as a way to hatred.

              • Louis Gibbs

                It is a great pity, indeed. Thanks for your comment, Goldie.



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