Theft and deception, <br />Have been their worst enemies. <br />And the power of truth, <br />Reduces them to miseries. <br /> <br />An escape hatch is sought, <br />As the plunge from their throne is felt! <br />The misuse of their own citizens, <br />Inflames them from within. <br />They can not blame anyone else! <br /> <br />Their struggle to maintain integrity has gone! <br />Not one of them fed on greed, <br />Has an identity that is strong. <br /> <br />Listening with patience and correcting their faults... <br />Had not been a priority. <br />So on their knees, <br />Lessons not learned... <br />To them are brought! <br />Too late. <br />To heal from self hatred taught! <br /> <br />So on their knees, <br />Lessons not learned... <br />To them are brought! <br />Too late. <br />To heal from self hatred taught! <br /> <br />Theft and deception, <br />Have been their worst enemies. <br />And the power of truth, <br />Reduces them to miseries. <br /> <br />So on their knees, <br />Lessons not learned... <br />To them are brought! <br />Too late. <br />To heal from self hatred taught!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-their-knees/
