Human Hypocrisy

We are hypocrites 

And we will be the ones

To end this planet.

We will be the ones.

It’s in the way

We invaded an Iraqi city using white phosphorus

Because they were accused of stockpiling

Chemical weapons

It’s in the way

We know child labor is wrong

We would never support it

With a shirt on our back

Made by young suffering hands

Label unchecked

Waiting to buy more

It’s in the way

We believe there is justice

And all criminals get what they deserve

No matter who they are

Unless they’re an actor in a movie or show we like

Or a talented athlete

After all what was she wearing?

It’s in the way

We try to express the opinion

That people need to get off their phones

And enjoy life

In 140 characters or less

It’s in the way

That we truly believe

America is the land of equal opportunity

But mostly if you’re a Caucasian heterosexual male without any disabilities

This is where the underprivileged are given a chance

Unless they are poor because capitalism is the answer

It’s in the way

Our government and religion

Are not at all connected

Because people have the right to believe in any religion

In this one nation

Under God

With liberty and justice for all

It’s in the way

That same nation was built on the idea

That all people have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Yet the people who wrote those very words

Took the will the live

Took the freedom

Took the happiness

From their own species

It’s in the way

That we think we know what’s important

So we read headlines online

And pretend to be informed.

How ISIS Schools Little Boys to Be Suicide Bombers

Next

Bombings in Christian area of Pakistani city kill at least 14

Next

Nun, 70, raped by 8 men during robbery in India

Next

Syrian uprising has lead to 215,518 deaths including more than 10,800 children and—Hold on

What is this?

Kim Kardashian bleached her hair?

Click

Now this is something I have to read about

It’s in the way

We don’t notice how we can slap a dog on the nose when it barks too much

Hurt it to teach it a lesson

But the moment it hurts us

We put it to sleep

It’s in the way

We tear down ecosystems

Throw away homes

Cut through life

To build our precious houses

Yet when we find a wasp’s nest on the porch

Or a mouse in the garage

Or a spider in our bedroom

We kill them

Because this is our home, not theirs

And we can accept this flaw

How can we change it

When it is our nature?

But it is not our nature

This "nature" is killing Nature

The problem is the obsession with ourselves

The common misconception we matter most

We must all preach progressive ideas

Until we all reach progressive ideals. 

Until we were hypocrites.

Until we are not the ones.

I will not allow it.

You will not allow it.

We will not be ones.