I wonder

I wonder what would happen if we turn off the noise
and reflected on the humanity of all of us, girls and boys.
As tsunamis come out of nowhere with force,
and remind us once again of human anguish and remorse.

I wonder if American Idol would take us that long
if the avian flu pandemic caused a break in our story.
As more hurricanes blow with their winds of destruction,
causing our activities to cease with an abrupt interruption.

I wonder if Shock-Jock’s obsessions with how much LEG-I-SEE,
it would be as important to us as our own LEG-A-CY.
When the best laid plans of mice and men fail,
like two towers did, and all the time it seemed to stop.

I wonder if disease and hunger took over our land,
Would body image and sex still be the focus of the man?
When earthquakes, landslides and fires rage wildly,
Make the knees of the strongest bend like a child’s.

I wonder if we take the time to reflect on how finite we really are.
Instead of our outlook on life being the next Hollywood star.
Would our search for money, success and more “stuff” for our collections be,
or we would finally see the value in our connections.

I wonder

PS Parents, have you hugged your children today?

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