Are We Civilized Anymore?

Last refuge of man, Home is no longer sacrosanct. Today children feel unsafe From those who vouch to protect. Family and filial bonds, On the verge of death. The sense of belonging and bonhomie Has been replaced by anomie. Self above everything else, Even family can be exterminated For personal goals and success. So what if it’s an inhuman act. My heart bleeds, As with shock and tears I read, That it's possible a father Killed his own daughter. media brings to light the trends in society, but doesn't it have a social responsibility? they should exercise restraint and not air such crimes all through the day. because of this children of the nation are traumatised and shaken, and ask with a plea father can it happen to me? the voice of concience that watches over how we behave, and makes us feel guilt and shame is not heeded for selfish gains. The case will be laid to rest Due to lack of evidence How to arrest this social degeneration For instant gratification? Can there be a bigger tragedy Than this in our civilized history? Questions that come to my mind on reading the news of a NOIDA girl allegedly killed by her own father ANOMIE Sociologists say anomie is a condition typified by absence of values in an individual Mamta 25th May 2008