Man's End

Man's world will not end
In an atomic conflagration
Or in some bitter wars
Of mutual annihilation,
Nor in some global destruction
Through overpopulation
With ensuing conflicts
And starvation,
There will be no final blow,
Except increased pollution
And slow deterioration,
Till man reaches that final bend
And only a whimper and whisper
Will sound his very end...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2008 Alfred Charasz