Day 12: The Iron Veil

Misgivings and misinterpretations.
False securities and misinformation.
Results of a veil made of the heaviest, most opaque
Iron.
Voluntarily shielding us from the truth.

Walking around with blinders
That we adorn with the latest bling;
Our favourite pancha pancha;
Our pieces of flare.

We choose the blindfold 9.5 times out of 10.
We are born without it, but
Are given infinite chances to appropriate it
To ourselves. To attach it to our identities
And we choose it, because it offers us
Convenience. It provides ease and comfort.

With this veil, this, the heaviest of accessories, I am not burdened with the
Hassle of thought. I am not hassled with the
Annoying, ever-present buzz in my ear
Telling me of the need for
Conscious action.

With this veil, I upon thee tread.
Oblivious to your plight, my plight.
Willingly unaware of the
Hell
I am creating for
Myself.

With this veil, I thee wed.