The Times We Live In

No room for compassion.

Hatred and rage seem so common.

No place for love, and kindness in

The times we live in.

Calling names, bullying and discrimination,

Mob-lynching and all sorts of aggression.

Bigotry, hypocrisy - the new virtues people seek in

The times we live in.

Virtuality has become the reality, 

Gone are the days of congeniality.

Oppression and dominance - the new cool in

The times we live in.

Religion, race and the colour of your skin

Gives people the right to make you feel grim.

Alas! There's no time for introspection in

The times we live in.