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Who is man - for Terri Shiavo
by Alison McKenzieWho is man,
That a rose should be trampled
For being simple in beauty
And lacking glory?
What is the law,
That any flower should be destroyed
For needing rudimentary tenderness -
Simple water and sunlight -
Though it yields little to our joy?
What is society
That it should choose to slowly crush
One family's garden of hope -
One small blossom that harmed no one -
But shone enough to make her parents smile?
Who is man,
That a rose should be trampled?
03/31/2005 Author's Note: While I realize we have not been shown all the facts, I am deeply saddened by the trampling of one sweet rose. I should add that if it was clearly her wish to be allowed to die in that state, and many courts determined enough evidence was presented to suggest that it was her wish, perhaps my sadness is as irrelvant as my observations.
Posted on 03/31/2005
Copyright © 2025 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 03/31/05 at 11:47 PM ...alison, poignant, and yet not too-too anything!...you've managed[quite well] the tedious balance between ye ol' Sumpremus de Cortus and caught mankind at our worst/best...??? reeeeallly a touching piece, no maudlin here...just respect for life...good, tough...peace,chaz |
| Posted by Anne Engelen on 04/01/05 at 05:33 AM deep touching write indeed! excellent! |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 07/26/11 at 01:56 AM Deeply touching...and yes, this was such a riveting case for you, for me, for so many of us. *wipes a little tear* |
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