The pillars of the Western Mind have cracked

The end of values, kindness, earned respect
The loss of wisdom,history and truth
The pillars of democracy are cracked.

The centre of the heart,who can protect?
Conspiracy and madness unseat proof
An end of values, kindness, earned respect

Violence is admired though lives are wrecked
The lasting triumph of the folk uncouth
The pillars of the Western Mind have cracked

Their minds unfurnished seem bereft of tact
They tread on others words like horses’ hooves
The end of values, kindness, earned respect

How can such opponents make a pact?
The calculating crucify our youth
The pillars of the Western Mind have cracked


Yet Western Empire builders had no ruth
They tortured those they conquered group by group
On such ground just madmen earn respect
The altars of the Western Mind have cracked

9 thoughts on “The pillars of the Western Mind have cracked

      1. It seems to be part of the process let some people want to get rich without working so they want to get the wealth from other people. Oh they want the beautiful woman that belongs to the king of a different country. In the Bible it is there…,. So it’s sad and frightening but everything you do Janet in your Art is creating positive goodness. So we just live as best we can. After the hail storm yesterday it looks very nice outside..

      2. Human condition. But people like you with your beautiful art and writing are.. counteracting this evil. I love your pictures of Kent especially of the sea and the sky which gives me hope. You are a force for good. So I’m full of gratitude for all you give.

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