Pretensions

 

Not deaf, yet we refuse to listen
Listen to the truth
Listen to the needs of others

As if listening to the truth only hurts

Not dumb, yet we fail to speak
Speak our mind freely
Speak what is right

As if speaking may not be beneficial to oneself

Not blind, yet we pretend not to see
See the world as it is
See the injustice done to others

As if seeing is a contradiction you can avoid

Not lame, yet we refuse to walk
Walk the extra mile
Walk alongside others

As if walking the walk takes a toll on you

We are all just handicaps
Sheltered in our own cocoons
Blinded by our own insecurities
Disabled by our own prejudices

We are not what we pretend to be

Listen!
Speak!
See!
Walk!
Just break free!!!

- S.T. Arasu