214. Horror

How can one escape the horror
that fills everyday life?
One feels safe and secure
doing the 'everyday routine,'
But outside, on the streets -
Atrocities occur.
How long can one blindly walk
Turning heads to 'hide' the horror?
How long can one pretend that
everything is ok?
That nothing is going wrong?
A perfect life is bound to have
a flaw -
When will it be revealed?
One can always say, "I'm fine,"
But there's torment deep inside.
How many bad things must happen
Before one's eyes are finally open?
Before heads are turned and bowed,
Only to gasp:
"Oh the horror, the horror!"