Utopia-
as opposed to
dystopia
something closer
to reality
in this world
of-
hatred
and violence
and endless division...
Still,
I wonder-
without these
what would fuel
resistance?
We all know that
every story
has conflict
for every hero
there's a villain...
and theology teaches
us
that we are
created
with free will
an ability
to choose
one of nature's
dichotomys
good and evil
( that cosmic yin/ yang.)
It has always
been
so-
that thirst for
excitement
and adventure
a bit of danger
to keep the plot
moving...
With total
perfection
what is the aim?
And without
struggle
what becomes
of hope?
Challenge
makes life
interesting,
visceral
not a saccharine
sameness,
not apathy.
So give me
the fight
so I can
better
enjoy victory
Life-
don't leave me
unscathed
just a scrappy contender.