ANALYSIS ON EVIL

Evil has no measured length,
no width, no height, no weight,
no substance we can see
in its ever-changing state.

It has no single formula
for evoking fear and awe,
disgust or sheer contempt
in its disregard for law.

Some say it's not demonic,
just desires unrestrained;
but tell that to those souls
who died aboard our planes.

It cannot be defined
or held up to the light
no more than human fingers
can grasp the dark of night.

Still, it roams within our souls
unmeasured... without shape,
that is, until our deeds
allow it to escape.

©Copyright June 4, 2006 by Nancy L. Meek

Written for the June 2006 IWVPA Club Theme Project, Evil