Each living thing is different 
 
No matter the species they are 
 
Minute variations one by one 
 
Give every chromosome its mark. 
 

Though similar we may seem 
 
Taking gender into account 
 
The way we feel, 
 
The way we think, 
 
The way we experience our senses, 
 
Make us as different from one another 
 
As based on each of our 
 
Unique genetic structure. 
 

How is it then that we can function 
 
As a homogeneous whole, 
 
Having like aims, desires and aspirations 

To form our societal norms. 
 
 
 

The answer is, 
 
That so far, as seen throughout history 
 
Not very well at all. 
 

It is factually surprising 
 
That we have gotten to where we are 
 
Moreover, even more inspiring 
 
Our future indicators seem many, 
 
Pointing to promising results 
 
As we continue our explorations 
 
Trying to understand ourselves 

Striving continually to improve our species 
 
Known as, Homo Sapiens 
 
Or better yet as SAPS. 
 

HERBERT HOLZBAUER 
 
© 1997