Kaveesha Ruwindi Poet Free verse

Your Definition

Alas, the world has changed
As the humans take control. 
They, for their own likes and dislikes, 
Have defined you, just as they please.
And now, you witness the creation of great walls…
Separating mankind. 
By the comparison… of colour, of language, of the way of life.
The beautiful, the clean, the classy, the rich…
High class, low class, third class, middle class…
Splitting the world: once split by geographical circumstances. 
But remember, your definition lies within you:
In your honesty, purity, tenderness and virtue. 
They are to be measured, evaluated, and to be improved…
So to win the heart of man as a rightful citizen. 
Remember; do not define yourself by those futile factors – 
For with them, only the stupidity of mankind shall rise.

12/20/2018

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Xuefeng Pan March 15, 2019 at 10:57 AM your definition lies within you: In your honesty, purity, tenderness and virtue. They are to be measured, evaluated, and to be improved… cannot agree more! Kaveesha Ruwindi March 19, 2019 at 8:35 AM Thank you Xuefeng, :)

Alexis Y. December 29, 2018 at 9:17 AM Hi Kaveesha, I enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your 2nd place win:-) Alexis Kaveesha Ruwindi December 29, 2018 at 9:34 AM Thank you Alexis, for your comment. I'm happy that you enjoyed it! :)

John Hamilton December 29, 2018 at 8:59 AM Kaveesha, I really enjoyed this write, very close to what I was looking for, congrats on a fine win! Kaveesha Ruwindi December 29, 2018 at 9:33 AM Thank you John, for your comment, my placement and for sponsoring the contest. This is something which my father says all the time, and it didn't take me a lot of time to write it. :)