Why

Why was I given a voice, 
When I was told to be quiet?
Why was I given ears,
When I was commanded to not hear?
Why was I given eyes,
When I was ordered to not see?
Why was I given skin,
When I was instructed to not feel?
Why was I given a soul,
When I was directed to not live?
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Weissenborn Avatar
August 12, 2020 at 2:00 AM
Nice work .Thank You for sharing.
Anand Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 5:06 AM
Thank you so much for such kind words!
Weissenborn Avatar
August 12, 2020 at 1:59 AM
Nice work. Thank You for sharing.
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