Contradictions

I am constantly amazed at how

easily people can contradict themselves.

A man who wants to live to see his

grandchildren smokes a pack a day.

A woman who wants to be treated

equally uses her body to sway opinions.

A boy who said they'd always be there

leaves without another word.

And these contradictions no matter

how big or small

always seem to get overlooked because

apparently somewhere along

the way we picked up that

words speak louder than actions

that

good intentions are enough.

But good intentions are

never enough because the

road gets tough and when

the road gets tough,

the tough get going even

though they are the ones

making life more difficult for

not just themselves but

everyone around them.

Maybe that is why it is better to

be blunt and bold instead of

simply fading into a crowd

of people contradicting their

contractions

people who are waiting for

change instead of creating it

Maybe it is better to not give a damn

in the first place.

(M.S.)