There is no doubt that we doubt
As we grasp in vain for hope
In doubt at least we think, we think
Thought begins with awareness
Soon lost in the subjective perspective
Assumption consumes and denies
Yet, we cling to the need for being
For reason requires existence
Illusions frame the cracked mirror
Relativism crowns assumption
Tradition binds to blind
Others mere extensions of our world
They make their entrance
Play their role, meet our need…conform
Or are cast out, they agree or leave
Or cease to be, no doubt allowed
Words used to capture or release
Forgiveness seen as weakness
Do we encourage or discourage
Discouragement is self-doubt aloud
Warped with vicious indifference
To deny, to categorise and dismiss
Castigate the other for our weakness
Blame, the disguise for cowards
Conscience is censured by denial
We did not know… We did not see
Gaza, Darfur, Rwanda, Auschwitz
There is no doubt that we doubt
Know doubt …
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
'to be or not to be' - though reality is realitive, to the present knowns