Watching the news
Laughing with faces lit
Why is it that we put tragedy as the focus
When we only ignore it

I am as guilty as many of you
Saying "that's so sad"
While secretly being grateful
It abhors me

But why not be grateful?
I think more people need appreciation
At least I'm aware of my selfishness
Or is saying that even more egotistical?

Hypocrite or not
I hate the part of me that shrugs at the misfortune of others
I hate the part of me that looks away
I hate the part of me that hates.