Hopelessly Living

by Parizo Van Thulare 

What is the use of imploring whilst the sky is dark ?
What is the use of waiting when those that lead care less of us ?
We the poor are always  criticized  
Those in the 1st class carriage  are on the safest side 

What is the use of hoping whilst  my heart is red of weeping pains ?
What is the use of counting stars whilst the rest are covered by these  selfish clouds ?
What is the use of praying whilst those that I get play dices with me ?

For how long have I been saying grace 
Whilst I lose those  that I love ?
For how long shall I keep on starring at the hands of the law ?
Whilst my mates run with bachelors 
It's either bribe or you remain behind 
With no connection there is none to find 

Was I praying for such badluck ?
Or when I pray I make a face of a duck ?

I've been taken for granted is fine 
I've been suffering with benignity
 yet I draw the line 
My journey to being  holy stops here 
That face of frowny stays here 
I will pick one on my way up
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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