Emeralds vs Stones

By Sommaiya
Critic by Zahra Naushad

Emeralds vs Stones

By Sommaiya

Critic by Zahrah Naushad

It starts all pretty

Like part of a scene, the perfect shot

Everyone at their best behavior

Praying together; singing praises of Allah

Our one true God

It seems like a harmonious society

Everyone so in sync with each other

Then come the grieving days 

And everyone adorns black

Still as in sync as ever

Taking part in each other's grief

Zooming in, everyone seems focused 

But there are always predators, be it in happiness or grief

You can see it in their eyes

Darting left right and centre

The ceremony ends, the predator rises

Looking for their prey, stalking, tracking every move

They find the right moment

They pounce, grabbing onto their prey 

Seems like they are negotiating a price

Breathless, they blabber, wanting to make it speak

One mangled sound, like the last sigh of the dying 

While the prey sees greed and just that

How can one convey to the unrelenting species?

What they crave, lust for and embarrass is a JEWEL

It is our Jewel, they are our Emeralds and Rubies

They are precious jewels and we are the caves

Our trump cards, too precious to 'come out'

They are pearls, and we are the oysters

They are our assets and we are the protectors

They are humans, they are our girls,

heck they are our daughters  

and they are not for SALE!

Something you don't seem to notice

Humanity, ethics, principles, devoid of these

The predators have a green vision and blinders on

Some say it is a part of the 'process'

Like a big game, or a chase

Some say it is 'culture'

& in that way making it unquestionable

Why don't we put a stop to such culture

Without a doubt, such debase practices are debatable

My blood boils and rushes

Wanting to hurt the predators

They don't realize they are hounding their preys

Some of whom might never find the courage to fly again.