Toxic People Are Among Us Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

Someone has to say it
People are a source of all kinds of habits
These diverse spectrum of personalities is a mine of data
That help us explore the corners of our consciousness
The beautiful wilderness of consciousness is not hard to miss
In those who have beautiful smiles and a wild laughter
It is portrayed in lovers, dreamers and seekers
It is a source of hope, inspiration and nourishment to our spirit
The gentleness of some people is a breath of fresh air
A scoop of the most refined part of our spirit
It is not physique or rabid words that defines them
It is a totality of calmness, peace and true awareness
These people are nature's butterflies
Colouring the skies of humanity with beautiful habits
Portraying the spirit within as a place of comfort, peace and happiness
The rugged nature of some people
Highlights the properties of the unprocessed ore of consciousness
With its darkness and deep pockets of poisonous venom
The chemistry of this substance is out of this world
Capable of destroying the entire global village
This is the substance of toxic people
Roaming our streets with swollen venomous fangs
Ready to bite anyone within reach
Toxic people are the most barbaric of the human species
Always ready to puncture the veil of peace
They have a reckless tendency of spilling their venom
And spraying it into the eyes of their friends, neighbours and colleagues
Sometimes even family members
They are a source of pain and suffering
Or even an all-out war in the community of human beings
Toxic people are everywhere, in every tribe, race and nation
They are found in religious gatherings, schools and playgrounds
They have infested the social media spaces and the corridors of power
They are always spreading their doctrine of hate and evil
Sometimes in subtle ways
But the agenda is always the same
To humiliate and pour scorn on the spirit of humanity

©Kenneth Maswabi