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Fairness & Justice

January 3, 2021
By JasonSihan SILVER, Beijing, Other
JasonSihan SILVER, Beijing, Other
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How intriguing to have two similar words that mean different things.
Some say everyone is equal and none should be treated differently
—Fairness;
Some say everyone can always get justice for themselves no matter how tough —Justice;

Others say both can exist at the same time,
But I say there was never fairness, justice maybe.
How can life be fair,
When everyone in this world is so unique and unlike one another? How can life be fair,
When your friend is born wealthy whereas you born poor?
How can life be fair,
When others are fighting for their futures while you slack off, dawdling?

When life is harsh on you, unlike others, You can always get justice for yourself. You might have lost at the beginning, But,

When you stay hopeful, You can survive through; When you stay tough, You can thrive;

When you stay diligent,
You may win at the end.
You can’t undo what has been given, but you can decide who you become. The future is never fixed,
And despite all the unfairness along the way,
It is up to you to win justice, to win a promising future ahead of you.


The author's comments:

This poem was inspired from “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The book revolves around the racism and prejudice that exists in a hierarchical society. I enjoyed the book because the character Atticus taught his children that it is not enough to simply believe in equality. To achieve it, one must fight for it through seeking justice. In today’s world, people often preach equality on social media but are not willing to actively fight for that justice.


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