The Arrogance of Knowledge

A slow but steadfast arrogance,
will kill us at the core
We strive for a perfect state,
yet knock on doom’s door

                            Once,
Ingenuity came with growing nations,
apes to sapiens,
with low temptations

Sustenance demanded,
and challenges were met
Success equaled life,
the converse did not tempt

                We kept the rock rolling

Now, sustainment does not beckon;
we have pushed the rock to the top
But as our knowledge of all proves,
the rock will not simply stop

 Our thirst, once nearing fulfillment,
has suddenly peaked,
and now we shall surely witness,
what our omniscient nature will wreak

Ills will be cured to a feverish degree,
and man will be left with nothing to treat

Wars will all end,
All darkness will be made light
And loss of destruction will now be our plight

With nothing to conquer,
man will dwindle and die
The ghosts and gods will take over,
and once again, for life,
will have to try