Cruelty

Why are people so cruel?

Just like the song from “Hair,” this question was asked.

Cruelty comes in all sizes, colors, shapes and sounds.

It always seems to be about

Hiding sometimes in the shadows

But now it seems there is an open season on cruelty

People hating each other, treating others like they are less than human

Evil is often the underside of cruelty

Disregarding others

These people seem to be on another level

Or is it just narcissism

Love of oneself often leads to cruelty toward others

Why can’t we all just be?

Why must people want to control others?

Making them into something they aren’t.

Why can’t people just be different as they were created?

All over the world people come in different sizes, genders, shapes, shades,

And often they speak different languages, practice different religions or none,

Eat different things, and practice different customs,

But for heaven’s sake why do some people not just except these differences,

And just let people,

Be who they are, be who they think, and be who they want to be?

Cruelty can be violent

Cruelty can be hate speech

Cruelty is blind and often done to torment and harrass someone

Just to be evil.