Civilization

Civilization, modern or ancient, is a showcase of ironies
Yet none more puzzling and perplexing than the fact
That the wildest of all animals roams free in physique
With a psyche trussed by shackles self made
This animal, called human being, lacking humanity
Leads a life with a motive very simple, to stay happy
Which he would take lest be at others sorrow
Yet he leads no life delightful or joyful, the least