Walking In Darkness Poem by jackie compton

If I close my eyes and pretend not to see.
The injustice that stands before me.
If I put my hands over my eyes to sheild them from seeing
all the hurt and sorrow in todays world.

Would I be walking in darkness.
Even if the sun is shining brightly in the sky.
Even with my eyes wide open will they be closed.

Would I be walking in darkness.
When I refuse to see because of a flaw in my character.
That would cause me to stumble and fall.

Would I be walking in darkness.
When I trip over reality and refuse to see it before me