My Children, I Have Failed You

My children, I have failed you,
as I did not comprehend
the future that would greet you
at your childhood’s end.

I had tried to prepare you well
with visions that served me true;
but those dreams have been broken,
and they cannot work for you.

A paradigm shift fully unforeseen,
foils societal advance;
we are mired deep in a midden
of hate and ignorance.

Like Pandora I should like to release
some Hope upon our state,
but feel that much harm has been done,
and it may be too late.

My children, I have failed you,
for I did not clearly see
the effects that stupidity in others
would have on you and me.

Gird yourselves with personal strength,
and keep your loved ones near:
seek out kindred spirits.
Forge your vision bright and clear.

My children, I have failed you,
and if this all should cease,
it is because we embraced the hate,
and abandoned love, and peace.