The Stew Of Truth Poem by John Sensele

Corona virus and its thrust unleash fire
Arrogance and insolence at a glance expire
Sympathy and empathy shine bright on the vanguard
The miserable and the vulnerable don't disregard
Reality, humility and senility don't tweet
Racism, cynicism and sadism won't by themselves quit
Respect in every aspect of human interaction swear to protect
Climate change though beyond your grasp don't reject
Abundance of wealth no sign of greatness
Ability for verbosity doesn't signal fact fitness
Gender violence an affront to women
Glass ceiling an injustice enlivened by men
Humankind in dire need of providence
Intolerance in the global village are in evidence
Pursuit of unbridled greed harmful
Foul language and boastful baggage distasteful
Measuring soccer prowess by facial features a wrong gauge
Equating human intelligence to melanin amount inflicts damage
The Earth's health in serious jeopardy
Election manipulation both a malady and a tragedy
Patriotism a vivid virtue
Nationalism a fly in a cosmopolitan solidarity stew
Abide by the truth, ride on the truth
Lest I should declare you uncouth
If you shoot the messenger
Who befriends a peace passenger
Longing for benevolence bliss
On the fraternity fleece
That thirsts for fairness
In terminating all shades of unfairness
In critical factors multiplying poverty
Analyzing reality in all its diversity
To guarantee global and local peace
When the affluent and the indigent share a credible kiss.