Ignorance

We live behind veils woven from vanity and greed,
As we peer through to a world misconceived,
Blind to the bitter reality of society,
Ignorant to suffering, we make ourselves the priority,


We cover our ears, oblivious to the pleas,
The desperate prayers of those on their knees,
Instead we wash our hands from those who appeal,
In holy water polluted with the blood who kneel.


Cover the eyes of the children who see,
Avert them away from those who'll never be free,
Confine them within walls of false security,
Protect them misshapen thoughts of impurity, 


So we smile behind our veils and forget what we've done,
The afflictions we serve upon those that we shun,
The people who beg for comfort and kindness,
As we corrupt the world behind with greed and blindness.


~Eva Rosehill

Reviews

[NeiL ArandA]

There is a song written by Casting Crown - " Does Anybody Hear Her " that tells the same message and story this poem tried to convey . Thanks for sharing and putting yourself in their shoe

[Uday Kanungo]

This is a very expressive poem, with indignation dripping out of every verse. Carry On!

[Teeya]

This is such a sincere and heartfelt piece...I feel most people remain ignorant by choice because they feel it's a safe way to spew hate and turn a blind eye to injustices without the worries of consciousness and guilt. So many cries fall on covered ears...not deaf. The backs of many have been the stepping ladders of more and tears of those suffering have been the water the greedy bathe in...Ignorance only begets ignorance and the silence of those who know better and choose to do nothing doesn't deem them ignorant...it deems them guilty. Great write

[Eva Rosehill]

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to read and review my piece with such kind and thoughtful words, you obviously had a great understanding for the thoughts and feelings I wished to portray in this poem. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[Teeya]

It's very easy to comment on a piece when the ink spills from a place of honesty and truth...again this is a great piece and I thank you for sharing;)

[Romeo D. Matshaba]

I m amazed, a feelin i seldomly feel. Id lyk 2 publish ur wrk, contact me.

[Lydia Shutter]

So many selfish people in this world....and it is a shame. Your compassionate soul shines through every line of this well written poem. Flawless rhyming and rhythm! Lydi**

[Eva Rosehill]

I can't thank you enough Lydia, such kind words... You certainly understand my work which I am extremely grateful for..

[Sami Khalil]

Ignorance , corruption , greed , blindness are rampant and claim a lot of victims in our society. They hurt themselves eventually and leave others impacted ...A lot of wisdom in this write...Bravo

[Eva Rosehill]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it and understood the meaning behind this one..

[Sami Khalil]

I did. You are welcome...:)