Don't Look- Don't Listen

This goes out to all the people of nonacceptance towards creative difference and lifestyle

Take a deep breath;
What I am about to say takes energy-
on my part...and yours


Imagine a place where you're not welcome-
Even the friendly places aren't friendly;
Just a wall


A wall that blocks those who are different
You aren't allowed to lift your head over
Making you invisible-
A zero;
divisible-
by zero


Others whispering, but you hear:
How they detest you
How they want to hurt you
How you're such a waste...


Waste?


Let's see- could it be
that waste is defined and confined to;
Those who are so sad-
So... misinformed and narrow minded that
they may as well be sitting outside an incinerator
built by their creator
awaiting that place they so feverishly throw in your face
when they see you are not like them


And hate?


Hate is just another way to convey- discontent;
Hurt those who can't be beaten by you
I can see Sisyphus now- knocking all the others down
whoever was able to roll the stone up that great hill-
How envious he must have been;
to never taste life on the winning side-
Oh what a devilish emotion- pride


But not here- not now- not today
Didn't like what I had to say...


Then don't look- don't listen

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

There are so many narrow minded people out there who judge people to quickly based on race, religion and even the way they dress... some even make assumptions based on what someone else said about them and it such a shame... people are people and to hastily disregard someone is not only cruel but you could be missing out on a great friend. Kudos os such a powerful write on the decaying of humanity.

[BrightEyes]

I never understood the need to hate others you don't even know - just based on the fact that they differ from you in some respect. This kind of BS is not reserved for race or religion either - sometimes it is a disability or someone carrying a few extra pounds. I believe people who feel the need to use these differences to downgrade others really have a low opinion of themselves - and have to find reasons to place others below them. I love this one Jenny - honest and true as always - you have a way of making people think while using words beautifully and powerfully.

*hugs*

[Fabian G. Franklin]

An excellent piece for the judgemental. I find it easier to seek common ground than to throw stones from my porch to yours. Peace and love.

[Dezaraye]

*Standing Ovation*

Jenny, this piece is so passionate and full of fire. You speak your mind so clearly and I find myself agreeing with each and every line ... and feeling the impact straight to my heart! Bravo.

[Adela Muresan]

What a saddening poem.
You sure captured the misery of society, and the agony of people unaccepted by it in your verses.

A.M.