The Next Generation (©2015 John T. Windle/Vaudeville John)

It seems so clear;
the architecture
of your rule
is built on foundations
buried in fear
and chain links of abuse.

Passing to your children
not meaning to cloud
their judgement for
new situations
the manuals just
happen to ignore.

   The next generation
   continues to explore
   the trodden ground
   and the mounds of tomes 
   of the billions 
   of those who went before.

   Sifting for wisdom.
   Searching for secrets
   in the sand.
   Praying for answers
   when they are
   right in front upon the land
   and in the sea
   among the trees
   and in the street
   get off your knees.

Continue endeavors,
learn as much 
as you possibly can
about your planet
then come up with
an altruistic plan.

A detailed proposal
reflecting
the very best of man.
That builds on successes
learned from the failures
and the breakthroughs of
our sapiens.