it is a common experience to encounter hypocrites
who talk about their values
a voice full of integrity inclusion for all—exclusion for none
words often contradicting their actions
this behavior can be subtle or glaring it is only when you see both sides
that it leaves a lasting impression
they speak of truths they do not know
holding up mirrors to others
while their own reflections are shattered
cracked by words they cannot live by
they judge with eyes closed tight
as if their hands are clean—
but their fingerprints remain
a trail of contradictions
filling the air with deceit
in one breath they preach of love
in the next they sow discord
and the world watches
too tired to ask why
the silence weighs heavier than the words
some use masks for cover
but some wear theirs so long
they forget how to breathe beneath it
and we the witnesses
are left to wonder—
do they believe their own lies
or simply think we do
they claim to stand for what is right
yet crumble when no one is watching
their principles are like fragile glass
easily shattered never strong enough
to hold the weight of their own contradictions
they wear righteousness like a crown
but it slips and it reveals
the selfish hands that built it
in their eyes others are the problem
but the mirror only reflects
what they refuse to face
the truth is a quiet thing
often ignored
but it hums in the background
louder than their polished words
waiting for the day
when it will break through
and the mask will fall
This poem is not meant to be harsh or condemning—it is more of an observation of hypocrisy and how it plays out in actions and words. It reflects the contrast between what people say and what they do. My intent is to reveal the truth behind the masks, not passing judgment on the individuals themselves. My observations often play in my head—over and over—like a movie that is on loop, usually reflecting on my own behavior.
I acknowledge my own imperfections, and if I write about something I notice, it is either to make sense of it in my own mind, to educate others or to promote growth and change. This poem is a commentary on human behavior, showing how some people present themselves as virtuous but fail to live by their own standards. It is about calling out a pattern of behavior, not attacking any one person.
If this poem resonates with you, or if you have reflections or poems you would like to share, feel free to send in a submission or get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
Matthew 7:5
"You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye."
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