Blood diamonds.

The movie "Blood Diamonds" made me realise something.

Some people are suffering
and badly oppressed in this world.
Yet many of us do not appreciate
the kind of life we are in right now.
There's no bombs, no gunshots heard,
children get to play and study.

I don't think many of us witnessed
an injured victim crawling in blood.
I don't think we'd know what to do with him.

We are sitting at home everyday,
in front of our televisions and laptops,
watching dramas and talk shows for hours and hours.
What is the purpose for us?

We get to laugh and sing with our friends.
Some are not so fortunate.

They are always running. No place to call home.


I know I'd still want a diamond ring! But not blood diamonds.