The Transition of an Idealist

Once I was an idealist.

Before, I often prayed for peace.
I saw the world as a beautiful place to live.
I imagined life to be wonderful always.
I was concerned with being good
and doing the right thing.

Once I was an idealist.

Now, I have changed.
I've realized peace is just a dream,
attained only in death.
The world is beautiful yet it is
starting to ruin.
Life is always full of difficulties,
only hope makes it bearable.
Being good and doing right is fine but
don't be too good at all times.

Once when I was an idealist I never
even thought of these.

Now, I have changed.

Life

Life is more than existence
It has to be experienced
Life is not always wonderful
Though, it can be full.

Some lived a miserable life
Others lived a desirable one
The difference lies on luck
Or on decisions made in life.

Holocaust

After reading the novel "Holocaust" by Gerald Green, I was saddened with how man can ignore his conscience. I cannot fathom how the mind really works. I also cannot understand how people can take innocent lives and justify what they had done.

I wish to God that the Holocaust will never happen again, I also wish that people will deal with their differences without resorting to violence.

Having read about the experience of the Jews during the Holocaust, I kept on wondering why they were not able to resolve the issue concerning Palestine. I mean, the Israelis know how difficult it is to be "unwanted." Anyway, I hope that the Israelis and Palestinians will be able to settle their dispute in the soonest possible time to avoid more bloodshed. Both groups of people have suffered enough, gone through so much difficulties that they need and deserve to have a decent life.