Remains

For my children
I give you this
In the absence of any hope
I give you this
Endless violence
Endless sadness
I give you this
An endless struggle
To create a better world
For you
A better world
History
A curse upon you
Modern man
A curse upon you
Racism
A curse upon you
Sexism
A curse upon you
All the burdens
Of being human
We struggle to lift every day
What will we leave behind?
A tortured, shuddering mess