ARE we even human anymore?
If we were to look at our ancient lore.
I think we’d find how far we’ve fallen
Because we thought we were so worthy.
Humans, the conscious, intelligent and collaborative race…
Taught how to speak and think.
Characterized by how we socialize
Yet now we are all dehumanized.
We don’t think four ourselves much.
When books are banned and ideas brainwashed
We don’t speak for each other or to each other
Beyond the confines of a screen that hides the good
You can try and rebel against it all.
And try and be the good and impactful.
But positivity and helping others
Just doesn’t make you likeable.
And I get it….
The allure of the online.
Because how else can I connect with alike minds
Whom live miles from me.
The joy of the online communities
Makes me think… maybe we’re all still human
Just trying to adapt, to speak, to think
Trying to dodge cages, set by friend shaped foes
About the Creator
Lane Burns
I am a Poet and an inspiring short story, one day novel writer.
I like to write in free verse mostly, but am heavily inspired by Emily Dickenson, and tend to create my own rules and ideas as well.
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