Human

The day is dark for humankind
When tongues are silent, eyes are blind.
What use for ears that cannot hear
The screams of those in helpless fear,
For nostrils that cannot detect
The blood soaked corpses of bodies wrecked?
What use for senses that cannot sense,
For minds that cloud truth with pretence?  
What use for hearts without remorse,
For consciences that can endorse
Mindless slaughter, senseless death,
Agony in every breath?
What mind is clean, what soul is pure
That can witness this and still endure
Without stepping forth to avert
The greed of those who would subvert
A billion lives unto their bent
‘Til all torn and all is rent?
What is human without humanity?
Our world is plagued with depravity.