Self immolation,

While thousands slept.

Shudders within,

While ripples of joy swept.

Underlying scores,

While hugs transformed the world.

Belittling sarcasm,

While fake smiles lured us galore.

Deafening roars,

While serenity embraced every shore.

Where are we now?

Is it the depth,

or the narcissist core?

Is it our imagination,

Or has the world

Demeaned us so.......