Bland And Dry And Negligible Poem by RIC BASTASA

sometimes we simply close our eyes
on some ugly things

we choose not to hurt somehow
those who never chose to be
bland, dry and negligible

given the choice why should they stay
on such a disliked state somehow?

we simply sit there and pretend nothing disturbs us
we sip our coffee slowly savoring the appearance of new light
we place one hand on the table as the other hand keep the handle of the cup

the human person facing you cracks a conversation
you pretend you listen but you understand the pain
things are not equal
life is not fair
there are those who are unlucky
some protest their fates
despite all the hard work
they still arrive at nothing but losses and regrets

meanwhile the early morning sun rises slowly to make a brand new day
you utter the prayers

Lord, Lord, keep us, keep us,
make us understand, make us feel you
give us hope
make us live another day
give us peace.

then you face the human being in front of you.
paying attention.