Tribes
To the degree that we see our world
as the struggle of tribe versus tribe,
we see the social fabric unraveled,
shunning those with whom we don't vibe.
Locked in unresolvable conflict,
of class or of race or of creed,
each tribe has identified its convict,
and its end justifies every deed.
To the degree that we see our world
for the common ground we share,
we see the social fabric unfurled,
bridging gaps about which we don't care.
Locked in undeniable unity,
for our sameness outweighs our disputes,
each tribe is merely an identity
that makes us forget our true roots.
