CLOSED MIND

 

Prof. Hazara Singh

 

Closed mind is compared to a stagnant pond

Hedged by inhibitions latently destructive

Weeded with notions implanted by ignorance

Resists change, required with march of time.

 

Closed mind is like a dwelling, dark and dingy

That admits not fresh air and necessary light

Thus accepts not that change is law of nature

Taken pride instead in primitive ways of life.

 

Closed mind is cradled by sectarian beliefs

Hence adheres to customary taboos and rites

Objects stubbornly to all progressive moves

Brags often of his chequered fanatical past.

 

Rejects concepts of equality and brotherhood

Brands human beings a infidels or believers

Divides them on the basis of birth and colour

Decries those not accepting the imposed norms.

 

The fanatics incite by edicts a closed society

For launching their vandalic sinister crusade

Human rights are alien to their genocide game

Foes of mankind as well as of universal peace.

 

 

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