Weep, O Man

The lightning cracks, the raindrops splatter,

The wind comes moaning at my door,

I witness the great upheaval in matter

And sense destruction at its core.

Earth revolts against our greed,

Volcanoes belch and lava flows,

Tsunamis crash and then recede,

Before our eyes the fire grows.

Our triumphs are but children's toys,

We have soiled ourselves with wanton need,

Desire and lust for temporal joys

Committed every unspeakable deed.

Weep O man for human wrongs

Inflicted on the innocent

Awake to that which in us longs

To change before the hour is spent.