Violence wanna testify
11 May 2016
ROSLYN TONY
An entry in the 2016 Crocodile Prize
This is a scary world to live in. We must educate ourselves about its influence and impact. This poem shines a light on on some causes of violence and how we can address violence in our society today - RT
Did you consider who I will be when you kicked and punched mama while I was forming silently in her womb?
Did you consider who I will be when you insulted mama while I listened painfully?
Did you consider who I will be when you punched mama like a punching bag while I clung on her helplessly?
Did you consider who I will be when you threw mama out of the house while I tagged along?
Did you consider who I will be when you perpetrated violence on me while I waited for an explanation?
Did you consider who I will be when you bought me a toy gun for my fourth birthday?
Did you consider who I will be when you allowed me to sit square eyed in front of the screen watching violent scenes?
Did you consider who I will be when you told me tales of heroic revenges?
Did you consider who I will be when you played with my shame shamelessly?
Did you consider who I will be when you allowed my stomach to cry for food?
Did you consider who I will be when you allowed me to beg on the streets?
Did you consider who I will be when it’s shame upon you when I am non-violent?
Did you consider who I will be when you told me its sissy to breakdown in rage?
Did you consider who I will be when my emotions were blocked and repressed?
No, you did not; therefore, I am the outcome of the distorted expression of rage in the environment.
Do you think you can help me in creating a safe environment for me?
Do you think you can, limit the amount of media I am exposed to at home?
Do you think you can, help me to develop my faith and trust in God?
Do you think you can discuss the reason for pain and suffering in the world with me?
Do you think you can teach me to be vigilant without hysteria?
If you can, then you will surely address me.
Plain reality in those lines...The cure of the ills in our society is found in a disciplined home. All true Roslyn.
Posted by: Philip G Kaupa | 11 May 2016 at 09:56 AM
Well done, Roslyn. Certainly poignant and painful reflections upon the ills of society, and the human condition.
Posted by: `Robin Lillicrapp | 11 May 2016 at 07:15 AM