BEAUTIFUL AND CRUEL

Expressive

Like the paintings of Picasso,

So vivid and original,

Yet dark and mysterious.


Social

Like the butterfly that flickers around,

And the flowers that it is attracted to,

Or the light that draws it nearer.


Kind

Like the blanket the homeless man carries,

Like the helping hand that gave him that blanket,

Like the "thank you" that came from the lips.


Supportive

Like the crutches the child leans on to stand,

Like the legs of the chair that he sits on,

Like the arms of his mother that hold him tight.


Argumentative

Like the mind over the body,

Like your wants vs. your needs,

Like the plaintiff vs. the defendant.


Picky

Like a clean white blouse,

One stain and it's the end of the world.

By Tamanna Roashan

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