Perfection

Sadly our world is not perfect.
The old are not necessarily wise,
The young are not always friendly.
People are not understanding,
And are reluctant to listen.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
Nations war for reasons naught,
While men bleed and families break.
Many struggle for bread and water,
While others waste from a short supply.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
Religions clash and ideals battle,
Mosques burn and churches crumble.
Hatred and prejudice seed the land,
Tears and pain water the plant.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
The seeds we sow and the plants we nurture,
Growing fast and strong.
A chain, a cable,
A vicious cycle.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
Charities collect and help,
Donations of food, water, and clothes.
A dent it makes,
In a world or problems.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
We are provided with but one solution,
Internal reflection and change for better.
To communicate and accept,
listen and learn.

Sadly our world is not perfect.
Change is of choice,
And personal opinion.
If we think we are perfect,
Sadly, our world is not.