Deus Ex Machina

I'm blind to all around me

Yet I can truly see

The pain and suffering that exist

In a world of misery



No longer can I hear the shourts

Of happiness and joy

But screams of fear and horror sound

The agony they employ



No longer can I stand in wait

I'm feeling far from home

This tragedy unfolds itself

Watch as the switch is thrown



The scene unfolds before my eyes

I just turn and look away

Why must I go through all this?

Nothing changes from day to day



It's true that one can change the world

A savior to mankind

But what if while you were busy

Someone was left behind?

Author's Notes/Comments: 

what if you left someone behind? what if you were too busy helping others that you didnt help the person who needed help the most?

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toni's picture

ok mr. donnie darko. im really enjoying your stuff lawrence, quite amazing. take care babe. xoxo toni

Jet Lawrence's picture

This is a great poem. I really like the idea of it and i've always loved the frase: Deux Ex Machina. I still believe in one.

rachel's picture

i like the poem a lot..but all u can ask of nebody is to try his best..if he was too busy helping some1 else there's not too much room for criticism..there's no answer to ur question--u can only take on ur share of responsibility..if u can't get to every1--help neway..don't stop if u realize u're not making an impact on every life..and who's to say who needs the most help?..that's just my view at least..and a little of mother theresa's...good writing..it's very powerful