Paradox
/They console us─ luxuriate in the liberty─
when we are captivated in capitalism.
We tolerate what we must, else, violate,
appreciate what we need to denounce.
They assure us─ rejoice in the privacy─
while our actions are inspected and controlled.
We commit crime as if it were a religion,
adopt obscenity as if it were a holy profession,
They guarantee us─ capitalize the fraternity─
when it is marred by materialism.
We indulge in sins assuming it for generosity,
we blackmail taking it for social service.
Yes, we are living in a paradox world
where the malnourished mortgage honesty for foods;
the sham leaders purchase morality for empowerment.
By Bimal Kishore Shrivastwa
From: Nepal