Human instincts ….by Jude Itakali

The herd
stronger together
one identity
one way
but death prowls this walking feast
Alone
A predator forged through struggle
Chance is rare and often fatal
when death throws scraps
to watch strong devour weak
The human being is a cocktail of animal instincts
we are nature’s experiment on choice
wading a cesspool of feral proclivities
where evils seduce
but good will not be silenced.
In the herd we embrace belonging
In the pack we hone the skills to survive
Alone we long to wander,
but home always calls to us
they say strength seeks to dominate
yet many strive to uplift
Our journeys may be solo
but we often crave companionship
To share joys and dilute despairs
For just like misery
happiness too, loves company
this cocktail of instinct holds a predator with the will to survive and conquer
these everglades of choice contains the herd where harmony…
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