Poem: A Problem that Never Gets Solved

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A diverse group 
with different ideas 
all brought together 
to solve a problem 
has more of a chance 
to find an effective solution 
than one who constantly 
tries the same tactics 
that have failed in the past.

So why is this not done?
History teaches us that
the most effective answers
can be taken from the past
and adjusted for the present
and changed for the future.
Flexibility is the key
and seeing it from angles
can reveal complications.

A simple response:
Ego and arrogance
get in the way
of effective solutions
no matter how wealthy
no matter the cost
the need to protect oneself
the veneer of control
will override a common good.

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