When Are We Going to Learn

Today's temptations greatly exceed the degree of politeness. Periods in history have always occurred when man has lost sight of what is noble and virtuous. Today is no exception. Much of society has succumbed to acceptance, a type of behavior that follows long-established patterns. A time when too many people were forced to face harsh realities by a ruling oligarchy.

The hierarchy of society, without remorse or sympathy, casts a heavy hand of injustices on the populace. Throughout the world, people are fighting for survival on a daily basis. When confronted with the prohibitive odds of better days ahead, every glimmer of hope swiftly fades. A grim reality reigns, and a foreboding foreboding prevails, knowing that anything we try to do to improve our lives is greeted with opposition.

We tend to forget about the past when people talk about how things will change after a new administration takes office in the White House. Many people nowadays are too optimistic to recognize that things have only gotten worse. Too many people continue to wallow in despair, unsure if anything will ever change in the coming years. Nature's destructive forces are already wreaking havoc on our environment.

The world has changed since this writer was young. And, not for the better either. With heavy hearts so many lament on the future that lays before mankind. No magic wand could ever replace a world of abundance of all things good and virtuous. Where health and prosperity prevail in all corners of the world. Can mankind purge the inequality upon the masses and attain that brighter future for all? We liked to think so, but, then again. The chilling thought of days ahead is a firm reminder of how things have progressively gone from bad to worse. 

The Pandemic of 2020 is a prelude of things to come if humanity remains affixed on the status-quo of today. When bold progressive reforms are needed and have yet to be not only recognized but realized have kept mankind clinging to those lost hopes and dreams. Unfortunately, societies reframe from accepting the reforms that are needed to escape a destiny not of our choosing but one that is chosen for us. When will we ever learn? It is too bad and too sad we have forgotten those famous lyrics from the Kingston Trio's rendition of "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" For if we had just maybe we will have learned by now what is actually needed to create those better tomorrows.