NOT A Cynic

by cydster13

December 1, 2016

I am an environmentalist

I am an activist

I am a realist

I am an elitist

And I AM an Atheist

But I am NOT a damn cynic!!

I believe that with our own hands we are destroying the organisms that roam this planet

With NO acknowledgement of the fact these are the same beings we evolved from

I believe that this is a cause worth fighting for

And for a NONEXISTENT GOD’S SAKE I believe it is real

BECAUSE IT IS

And yes, I am angry

Because I freaking should be.

Every day I see those who choose to ignore science

More than often because of their “beliefs”

But it isn’t about beliefs anymore

It is about being ignorant.

Ignorance ISN’T bliss

It is hazardous

This planet will shake us off

Like a horse shakes off flies.

The notion that WE are destroying the planet is idiotic

The planet will be just fine

WE are merely destroying its inhabitants

I am an environmentalist

I am an activist

I am a realist

I am an elitist

And I am an atheist

But I am not a cynic…

Or maybe I just don’t know what that word means

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cydster13Dec 1, 2016

<p>I chose this poem because it sums up my perspective on life. Last year, people would call me cynical. I disagreed. But as time went on, I saw a point...</p>