Pall of Prejudice

As the paradigm of evolution down the line 
formulates a set of human values of intent,
the survival instinct, an axiomatic need, 
gets woven in the fabric of consciousness. 

The seeds of empathy embedded in the mind 
germinates and grows as sapling of humane traits. 
The buds of beliefs blossom to adorn 
the structured societal norm of harmony. 

But the mist of intolerance of the complex times, 
clouds the modern man’s jaundiced eye, 
altruistic intents are shrouded by pall of prejudice, 
fabricating a biased and motivated value system. 

In the abyss of narrow ethical perception
alienated lives wander in the secluded alley.
For them to find oneness of soul under the divine sky,
it’s time to clear the predisposed colored vision.

June 23, 2021
Contest : Jaundiced Eye
Sponsor : Unseeking Seeker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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