Ridicule, Estrangement And Exploitation 5.1.2008 Poem by Margaret Alice

Trying to give meaning to a neutral life perceived
as meaningless by an irreverent self is a useless
task; serving humanity seems doomed after what
happened to Socrates and Jesus Christ

Socrates was forced to imbibe a poisonous drink
while Jesus was nailed to a cross, I cannot decide
whether I am part of the vicious mob that would
crucify unconventional men and women

Or whether I should try to elevate my soul into the
wise heights of a Socrates, or up to the levels of
loving kindness of Jesus, who had been sold into
the hands of his prosecutors – while He has

No real disciples in the West today as all so-called
Christians are chasing welfare and progress with-
out regard for their godly leader’s creed of poverty
and empathy with the lonely and lost

We are living in a meaningless society where ease
of life and limb and speedy displacement are the
only ideals open to pursuit – being unselfish and
good seems to elicit frowns

Leading to ridicule, estrangement and exploitation;
it seems there is no country or nation where high
ideals and inalienable human rights are still
regarded as the guiding light….