Spoken Word – “Lies”

Why, 

Why is it that when a Ukrainian kid defends himself, he’s a hero, but a Palestinian, he can die. And no one bats an eye. 

Why is it that a conflict that’s been going on for decades is being trumped by one that started in our time. I mean, the media definitely lies. 

Palestine, they’ve been here for ages, but Israel came in stages, and when they commit massacres, no one ever phases. 

Just think about it a sec, let it sit in for a while, look at the magnitude of both situations and what makes them both vile 

One uses guns and bombs, one uses sticks and stones, both defending their homes, both going the full mile 

Except those on one side are described as terrorists, and on a similar side, being treated as favorites. 

I sympathize with the Ukrainians, I really do. But it’s the technology of media that changed so many views. 

Look at the Israel-Palestine crisis of 2021. Even after everything they did to Palestine in that case, there were still millions that supported them and stayed mates.  

The Gaza strip, the northwest bank, even before 2021 

the Israelis have been terrorizing ever since day one. Long before, and after the recent crisis, they still made choices similar to ISIS. 

I’m not here to just talk about the atrocities of Israel, but I’m mainly here to let you know that not everything the media tells you, is real 

Just try imagining it, you’re peacefully practicing your faith in the Mosk, and tens of Israeli soldiers raid the place. They throw tear gas canisters that fill the air with toxins. Due to the tear gas, and being in an enclosed area, you lose your vision. Your eyes, mouth and face begin to feel burning. Your chest tightens, and you start coughing, choking, and wheezing. 

Look at other examples, like the Sudan-South Sudan war, the Kurdish conflicts, etc. Just like Palestine, they’re all very similar to the Ukraine-Russia war, but most of the time, none of them get half of the attention or sympathy the world is showing for Ukraine, in these tough times. 

All I want is for the world to become more aware, aware enough to give the same sympathy to ALL nations. 

Think about it, there have been countless conflicts similar to the one with Ukraine right now, but they rarely get attention, ever thought why, maybe racism, carelessness, I’ll leave it for you to decide. 

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