Could Life Be

Nothing more than

A spark in time

Inhaling its wonder and

Promise, entranced

By physical abilities

And mindfulness

Able to love, care

Nourish and protect

While battling egos

Succumbing to fate's

Will and blinding light

Spinning us into wars

Fornicating religious will

Able to kill and starve

Those wanting nothing

More than a chance to

Live in a world without

Hate, glut, ego or fear 

Enjoying a lifetime

Cherished, merciful

A life sung for just

One spark in time.

Edwin James

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