I WAS HUMAN ONCE...

I was human once… when I was born
Several nicknames and by many adored
As I grew up, I realized how the world functions
They still called you names but with different emotions

Guarded and protected I grew up as a child
Even the harshest of words were ever so mild
As I grew up, I outgrew the shield of my protection too
With the sweetest of tongues, they hurled curses at you

Just a humble wish got me more than I wanted
My heart’s longings heard even before I demanded
As I grew up, dreams and wishes began falling apart so often
Those same hands pushed you away, the ones that held you up then

Every child learns his lessons in life the hard way
Doesn’t matter where you are born, there’s always a price to pay

I was human once, a child and a miracle
Now I am reduced to nothing more than a mere label
Either it’s black or white or yellow or brown skinned people
Or you are a nerd, a geek, a healthy man or a crippled
Too poor, too rich, too ghetto, too cheap
Too hard to believe in ‘As you sow, so shall you reap’

Look at me and tell me what you see
Can your eyes see beyond what maybe?
My thoughts, my feelings, my opinions and my believes
Are more a part of me than what you externally perceive

No judgements, no pre-conceived notions and no prejudices
Let’s start from the scratch and put together the pieces

With an open mind and an open heart if you come greet me,
Then perhaps in all probability you would truly meet me…


* I wrote this in March 2009, after I saw the film “Dead Poets’ Society” again. I don’t remember how many times I’ve seen the movie already!