An evocative protest poem, by Shernaz, exclusively for Different Truths.

rendered sightless by arrogant oratory
suspended in a state of foolish denial 
swept off their feet, they cart-wheeled
oblivious to the deception concealed

fastened on falsehoods painted white
hollow words by the fraudster pledged
theatrical smiles and melodramatic tears
ooze a choosy melody into dogmatic ears

time has flown as it does...chagrined,
disappointed, disillusioned; cursing their fate
not the lunacy of having deified the ungodly
blind adulation persists — ever so oddly

equality is on the ventilator...
Will we just let it go?
The death-knell rings loud and clear    
a warning that even the deaf must hear.

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Shernaz Wadia

To Shernaz Wadia, reading and writing poems has been one of the means to embark on an inward journey. She hopes her words will bring peace, hope and light into dark corners. Her poems have been published in many e-journals and anthologies. She has published her own book of poems “Whispers of the Soul” and another titled “Tapestry Poetry – A Fusion of Two Minds” with her poetry partner Avril Meallem.