Monstrous, what you endured
“We will never forget,” but our actions are unutterably contradictory
Taking for granted: friends, family, shelter
How?
It is rubbing salt in irremediable wounds
You were stripped of these things
No explanation… No reason at all
HATE... Hate separating you from the rest
Differently, we were designed, but, yet, not designed to be abhorred
The world claims what it does not know; its hypocrisy shines ever so bright!
They say, “the worst is behind us”
But mistakes previously made always creep into the present
DO THEY NOT?
“Live and learn" or "live and forget?”
I ask: Given our society,
In what way does it make a difference?
About the Creator
Anne Holli
I have a desire to create and inspire. Encourage and empower. Writing is one of those beautiful outlets that allows one to fully express themselves as well as their self-identifying ideas.
I am always looking for opportunities to grow! :)
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