Kiasu, what a hindrance

something is amiss
something is amiss
it is a piece of his brain

this kiasu society
is a hindrance to
growth of the most important kind
and steals the peace a little

he says what is not
from his heart
but where the masses run
not that they are wrong
but he is ignoring the light
the voice that is the
essence of the man

(kiasu - a malaysian word
about people who always
fear losing to the extent
that they follow the masses.)

poem by John Tiong Chunghoo
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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