IN THIS AGE

In this age

devils appear as Gods

and it’s a herculean task

to distinguish between both.

In this age

wolves are seen in the garb of lambs

and are preying their victims

in the broad day light

since it is a tedious task to

identify between both.

In this age

politicians appear as our saviours

spit fire from the podiums

and demand the govt

of the day to alleviate the sufferings of

the downtrodden

and their baritone voice

reverberate  across the nation frequently

in between they stealthily amass wealth

and fill their coffers.

In this age the so-called

teetotallers argue for prohibition of liquors

spread their message among the

people citing the adverse effects of the liquor.

In this age

in comes the night they

reach their homes

enter their private rooms

gulp down a full bottle of the liquor

slump into the bed

and get drowned in deep slumber.

In this age the so called

‘ideal’ couple

who are made for each other

indulge in extra-marital affairs

hiding their secret affairs from each other.

In this age of self-deception

who does have the locus-standi

to cast aspersions on each other?