The takeoff point

Food, clothes and shelter

make people feel contented

The take off point

for fuelling of desires

which shapes people differently.

 

Onset of life,

you and I are all the same

till ambitions develop.

It may herd us together

or drive us all apart.

 

Empires, fiefdoms

geographical divides

all that separates us

makes us a master or slave

are individual dreams.

 

The genetic code

individuality

divide the world

what unites is the soul

see it as part of a whole.

 

Inspired by Elsie Hagley at

Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge – Week 48

Image: worldhistoryfacts.com

3 thoughts on “The takeoff point

  1. Love the photo, it tells the whole story, some humans never find the shelter one needs in life, it makes us appreciate what we have.
    Have a great week, enjoy reading your posts.

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