avoiding the mirror

we find blame all around
point fingers everywhere
except at ourselves
avoiding the mirror
or our reflections
the greater the guilt
the louder the whine
this veil of our selves
when will it ever rise
when will we ever see
within....

others might be responsible
for our plight
things just might not be so easy
but what do we do for ourselves
where has that duty disappeared
instead of complaining
pointing fingers
wasted efforts in themselves
why don't we have the courage
to get up and do something
with a defiant smile..

how can we blame others
for cheating on us
when we ourselves
couldn't care less
and continue to live
in self-made hells
contented delusions
a false sense of power
yes, someone else is to blame
sympathizing with the handicapped
we move on
carrying our own crutches....