Compassion disappeared when our fragile heart seized to beat.

Yet in our pride we refuse to admit our obvious defeat.

Shallow smiles of false understanding mask our faces.

Unexpected violence showed us there are no more safe places.

All that we pretend to say with love sounds hollow and untrue.

We form devastating plans in our heads as jealousy pierces us through.

For if we are not allowed to feel the warmth of care, why should they?

We're clouded by anger and fear and in our rage we've lost our way