Sankhajit Bhattacharjee Poem 85
Scientific Research Fellow in University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
JUDGEMENT
I am not interested whether an individual
goes to the church, temple or mosque
or whether one reads Bible, Gita or Quran.
I am not interested whether
one is white, red, yellow or black.
I am not interested whether
one is of upper, middle or lower rank.
I am not interested whether
one is educated, rich or famous.
I am not interested whether
one is handsome with a good physique.
I am not interested whether
one is vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
I am not interested whether
one is cultured or artless...
I’m only interested whether that very guy is
honest, humble, harmless and helpful-
in one word a true human.
© 2020 Sankhajit Bhattacharjee
Comments
Linda Sue Grimes from U.S.A. on August 14, 2020:
I do love the sentiment offered in this piece: identity politics is a grave threat to humanity.
Thank you for sharing, Sankhajit Bhattacharjee!
Nicholas W King on August 13, 2020:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem. All of the "not interested" options leading up to the ending was great and really puts the last few lines into their proper context. Excellent work!
Ann Carr from SW England on August 12, 2020:
Amen to that!
Why is it so difficult to do? Greed, self-service, power.... the list goes on. You've made it plain. We just need to be understanding, kind and loving.
Ann
Jeshurun from Nellore AP India on August 11, 2020:
Simply Superb work