of ours are children of the earth

1. "They are also children of the earth" This opening line introduces the theme of the poem - equality among all human beings and the shared relationship everyone has with the earth. 2. "Cursed shall be the one whose passage in this world Evades humaneness, engenders greed and hoarding" This line marks a transition into negative criticism of greed and materialism. It states that people who are selfish and materialistic, ignoring basic human kindness, are cursed or doomed. 3. "Cursed is he wallowing alone in caskets of wealth and counting rosary beads of accumulated cars" This line continues the condemnation of greed. The use of 'caskets' symbolize that excessive wealth can be suffocating or restricting, and 'rosary beads of accumulated cars' is a metaphor for obsessive accumulation of material possessions. 4. "To be human is to humbly cherish the sweat of your toil in measured style of decency and appreciation" Here, the poem transitions into the positive aspects of being human - dedication, hard work, modesty, and gratitude. This line emphasizes that true humanity is about appreciating the fruits of one's labor while remaining modest and grateful. 5. "To be human is to consider the plight of the needy as they also are children of the earth" This line highlights empathy and kindness as core values of humanity. It reminds readers that being considerate towards the less fortunate is a crucial part of our shared humanity, as we are all "children of the earth". 6. "Yes, men and women of this blessed land" This final line reiterates the oneness of all individuals by referring to everyone as the children of the same land. It calls for unison among all individuals, irrespective of their gender, to uphold human values. Overall, the poem speaks against excessive materialism and greed, advocating for empathy, shared responsibility, modesty, and hard work as the essential values of true humanity.