Listen to "Dignity"
Dignity
At first thought
Dignity seems to be ethical
Or a social justice
Belonging acknowledges
A human's right to make choices
Archeologists have uncovered
The means for human survival
It was though predation and constant battles
Rankism is abusive and not justified
Perpetrators demean others in a nasty way
Today dignity protects us
From potential prey
Predation of any type
Always attack the weak
Superiority seems to be
What they seek
As humans
Should we not have a rightful place
Cooperation and respect
Is not a disgrace
This exploitation
Has no real reason at all
It is simply an excuse
To feel superior over all
To discriminate in this way
Can eliminate competition
Does this gain provide
For the right kind of recognition
Adaptation is part of survival
Humiliation is the degradation of dignity
Regardless of rank
Validation and recognition is part of equality
Dignity although not a science
Is knowledge and wisdom no less
As a human species
Can we experience success
Connie S. Soto
June 12, 2010 ©
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