Reality Is Hard On Us, Today...

Do you hear the birds joyful chirpings?
Or do you hear notifications from social media buzzing off your gadget?

Do you hear the melodious wind?
Or do you hear the honks and zooming of cars past you?

Do you hear fear creeping in?
Or do you hear your insecurities get the better of you?

Do you hear the laughters of loved ones?
Or do you hear your own narcissisms?

Do you hear only what you want?
Or do you hear what the world has to offer?

Do you hear your body aching?
Or do you hear your taste buds triumphing?

Do you hear God calling?
Or do you hear your hearts' selfish desires?

Do you hear death creeping on you?
Or do you hear the worldly sounds?

Do you hear when reality knocks?
Or do you hear the "BAM!" when reality smacks right in your face?

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Life, is hard on us, when we least expect it to...
RIP, my amazingly great chef Uncle SY. You will be missed...