Double Standard

Contradiction lives with us

We frown at pauper

But coax robbers for favor

Double standard hurts

Reviews

[Vria P Crow]

INTRODUCTION

Contradiction is a "lie" that us humans appear to use. It is almost like a chronic disease, Zainul.

BODY

Vocabulary I Love:

1. "Pauper": poor person
2. "Coax"
3. "Double standard"

The first line displays the act of "judgement."
The second line is the action of "greed."
The third line depicts the emotional state of the "good samaritan."

CONCLUSION

Dear Zainul,

It is the act itself that should be well enough. It does not matter what the "pauper" uses the money for because it gives that individual "pleasure." In fact, the "good samaritan" does not concern themselves with the actions after because it is no longer in their control.

love,
Ria

[zainul]

Thank you Ria for reviewing so methodically.
This means a world to me :)

[Vria P Crow]

You are very welcome:D It was an honor:D

[zainul]

This is our mutual pleasure :D

[Courtney]

The paradox of contradiction and life is evident in these three lines. Well done! I enjoyed this one.

[zainul]

Thank you Courtney for the admiring contribution.
I am very glad that you have enjoyed this piece :)

[Aisha Mnd]

This was very simply put, but was very deep! I look forward to reading more of your work!

- Aisha

[zainul]

Thanks for your amazing review :)
I am very glad to learn your nice gesture.

[Em]

I love how simple your poetry always is. So short and simple, but always written so lovely.

[zainul]

Thank you Em for the admiring review.
It means a lot to me.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

That's the paradox of life. There's a big difference when a rich man and a poor man dies. In the wake of the poor man, people secretly blames him of his "vices" when he's alive. In the wake of the rich man, people loudly cries and recites long speeches in a program to honor him.
I also hate double standard.
Nice thought in this Haiku.

[zainul]

Thank you Dhaye for citing such a great example from real life.
I feel very blessed to read your admiring review.
Thanks for stopping by.

[Marie]

I've lived my life under a double standard. Perhaps I should have fought it, but it was easier just to give in.

[zainul]

Perhaps most of us have to do the same as you.
Thanks for your illuminating review.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, the double standard surely does hurt...and that shows up in so many circumstances...

powerful in its conciseness.

but the meek shall inherit the earth, as they say...

[zainul]

Thank you, sir for the admiring review.
I feel very happy to learn that the meek shall inherit the earth.