What is evil, really?
A malicious act of agency, but also
an abject lack of empathy –
to accept the inhuman with complacency,
to offer hate and meanness gleefully,
to look upon the farcical face of cruelty and answer back:
“But the economy!”
History has a knack for becoming judge and jury.
When its eyes turn to you, what will your children’s children’s children see?
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Well described, I felt I could name the evil you described. The last line is awesome.
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Thank you!
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I think evil and good are present simultaneously. The only way we can figure out which is true is sometimes by interaction, unfortunately, we discover true good and true evil. Sometimes the most disconcerting is those in churches or ministry claiming goodness but evil intentions. We must continue to surround ourselves with good. Economy will always change but if we are adaptable, we will thrive and teach our children to thrive.
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This is such a wonderful and thoughtful comment. Thank you! I agree that we just have to continue to surround ourselves with good, and that good and evil can be present simultaneously. I think one of the hardest things in life is discovering that someone or something you thought was good…isn’t after all. It’s humbling and sad, but always an important lesson.
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A powerful and thought-provoking poem. ❤️
It reminds us that kindness, empathy, and humanity matter more than anything else. History remembers not only what we did, but also what we chose to ignore. Thank you for sharing these meaningful words. 🙏
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Thank you for reading! History won’t be kind, I think, to parts of this particular era of humanity. But there are good people, and they’re doing good work and bringing hope and love into the world. I look to them, when things seems darkest.
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Thank you for sharing this thoughtful reflection. I agree that history may judge many parts of our time harshly, but even in the darkest moments, there are people who continue to spread kindness, compassion, hope, and love. As someone who has witnessed suffering and hardship, I have learned that light often comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary acts of humanity. They remind us that goodness still exists and that hope is never completely lost.
May we continue to look toward those who inspire us, learn from their courage, and do our own part to make this world a little better for others. Even the smallest act of kindness can become a light for someone walking through darkness.
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YES! All of this is so true.
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Exactly 💯
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Thank you 😊
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