So Cold

Why are some people so cold
As if their souls are already sold?

To hurt and cause misery
Seems their mission in history.

Is it possible to feel good in giving pain
To trample others for selfish gain?

I look around and see at times
A world gone crazy with senseless crimes.

History shows we’ve never been pure
But common place now as if given up on a cure.

It appears that many of these horrible deeds
Are done to satisfy some uncontrollable greed.

To far gone, some may say, they can not change
Safe to say, they are not born with such rage.

Perhaps victims of a world gone cruel
But we all know hate will never for eternity rule.

The good in life will find a way
To one day hold the wicked at bay.

The way the mind goes astray
With thoughts of evil to do and say

Can be used to change the ways of a helpless sinner
And when this happens, they’re not the only winner.

The world will be a better place
Where you can feel free and safe.

When those so cold and hateful realize
To know warmth and love is a much better prize.

(c) Bryan Stross 1996
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