Human, a psalm
G-d gave the earth to us, humanity exults.
Then the fires come
We are special and unique, humanity cries.
Then the earth shakes
We are the masters of the earth, humanity says.
Then the winds come
We are the builders and the creators, humanity states.
Then the waves come
We are in control of our world, humanity whispers.
Then the mountains explode
We are in charge, humanity hopes.
Then a plague comes
We are…
I was just saying the other day that every time we humans think we are so mighty and masters of all we survey… something comes around and shows that to be the delusion it is.