Poem: Like Never Before

When evil is deemed as goodness
and only wealth in pocket is sought
when all that is tainted is believed to be purest
our hearts are sold where only the worthless can be bought.

When continuity is confined only to one life
and this human world is considered as home
wherever I walk amidst the many
here before the heavens a few stand alone.

When crimes and injustice are condoned
and conscience finds a quiet voice
when all that is defiled is now beautiful
and innocence is condemned by choice.

When lives would rather dwell in darkness than light
when all that is godless is revered
when deceit prevails over the virtues of truth
and stillness becomes the most feared.

When worldliness founds the new religion
and the sanctity of life is sacred no more
when lawlessness remains the order of the day
and progress falls behind like never before.