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Throwaway Rant Poem-ish?

  • Writer: Anant Gupta
    Anant Gupta
  • Nov 15, 2025
  • 7 min read

Updated: 22 hours ago

Started out as fun three lines but got way too serious and now this is a post. Wasted my entire day on this and took a lot of effort, but there's some serious dichotomies I pointed out from what I have observed. I used google to find synonyms and eventually ran out of ideas.


Be honest, they say, as they laugh at us

Open Channels, they say, as they block us

Seek truth, they say, as they bury evidence against us

Behave honorably, they say, as they disbelieve us

Be charitable, they say, as they swallow us

Be the light, they say, as they shroud you down

Hold up a candle, they say, as they douse you in gasoline and light the fire

Appreciate simplicity, they say, as they build a convoluted web for us

Be civil, they say, as they wage war on us

Take pride, they say, as they shame us

Be present, they say, as they erase us

Be open, they say, as they think "weak" at us

It is nothing, they say, as they harbor and feed contempt against us

Have feelings, they say, as they tear down everything worth caring about for us

Put more effort, they say, as they look down on us

Be kind-hearted, they say, as they take advantage of us

Embrace peace they say, as they stone us

Plant the seeds for harmony, they say, as they sow conflict in our garden

Express your feelings, they say, as they invalidate our words upon us

Be more sensitive, they say, as they dismiss any reaction from us

Do not go at it alone, they say, as they pour hellfire upon us

Be more human, they say, as they impose cruelty on us

Build, they say, while stealing from us

Rights, they say, as they welcome heretics between us

Show compassion, they say, as they dismiss us

Be gentle, they say, while nailing us

Seek unity, they say, as they fracture every bond between us

Forgive, they say, as they punish noble actions from us

Mercy they say, as they show none to us

Be fair, they say, as they stack the deck against us

Don't hide, they say, as they shut the curtains on us

Be progressive, they say, as they drag us backward

Practice self-care, they say, as they drain us dry

Be constructive, they say, as they tie us

Show solidarity, they say, as they divide us

Be the bigger person, they say, as they diminish us

Find solutions, they say, while creating problems for us

Embrace diversity, they say, as they leave nothing for us

Be collaborative, they say, as they compete viciously against us

Stand firm, they say, as they erode every foothold we have

Seek clarity, they say, as they blur every line around us

Be strong, they say, as they leech us

Respect boundaries, they say, as they invade us

Cherish life, they say, as they wish death on us

Show loyalty, they say, as they cheat us

Rise above, they say, as they anchor weights to our feet

Show dignity, they say, as they drag our names through dirt

Hold steady, they say, as they pull the ground from under us

Be courageous, they say, as they celebrate our fear

Seek harmony, they say, as they strike discord into us

Honor your word, they say, as they dishonor everything sacred to us

Stay humble, they say, as they strike down all achievements from us

Show humility, they say, as they thump their chest after taking from us

Defend the weak, they say, as they prey on us

Be more welcoming, they say, as they rob us

Be mindful, they say, as they disregard us

Seek purity, they say, as they desecrate us

Show goodwill, they say, as they violate us

Show devotion, they say, as they spit at us

Be transparent, they say, as they veil every intention that harms us

Show wisdom, they say, as they call experience arrogance in us

Speak kindly, they say, as their whispers poison us

Stay hopeful, they say, as they crush every seed of hope we plant

Practice truthfulness, they say, as they deceit us

Be resilient, they say, while they stab us

Stay optimistic, they say, as they darken every horizon ahead of us

Be graceful, they say, as they disgrace us

Justice, they say, as they rig every court against us

Share your gifts, they say, as they claim credit over us

Be consistent, they say, as they change rules around us

Practice tolerance, they say, as they cast us out

Speak up, they say, as they threaten consequences upon us

Show initiative, they say, as they block every path before us

Be reasonable, they say, as they make unreasonable demands of us

Trust your instincts, they say, as they gaslight us

Value yourself, they say, as they devalue everything about us

Be productive, they say, as they sabotage our work

Show character, they say, as they slander us

Earn respect, they say, as they give none to us

Be independent, they say, as they create dependencies around us

Protect us, they say, while plunging their knife in the backs of us

Be steadfast, they say, as they turn our path into quicksand

Love freely, they say, as they hate us

Co-exist, they say, as they teach discord against us

Never give up, they say, as they sabotage us

Stand tall, they say, as they cut legs beneath us

Learn, they say, while destroying education for us

Be accountable, they say, as they deny every wrong they commit

Work together, they say, as they isolate us

Uphold virtue, they say, as they reward vice in front of us

Be disciplined, they say, as they shatter every structure built around us

Be mature, they say, while stealing the childhood spark from us

Show restraint, they say, as they unleash chaos on us

Integrity, they say, as they hollow out the world in front of us

Care deeply, they say, as they mock every attachment we hold

Serve others, they say, as they consume everything from us

Stand in the light, they say, as they eclipse every sun above us

Give trust, they say, as they craft betrayal for us

Be righteous, they say, as they reward corruption that harms us

Be a pillar of support, they say, as they dig our foundations beneath us

Seek balance, they say, as they tip every scale against us

Trust the process, they say, as they rig every step beneath us

Aim higher, they say, as they cut down every ladder before us

Communicate, they say, as they silence us

Be patient, they say, as they steal time from us

Contribute, they say, as they erase our names from us

Find your voice, they say, as they drown out every word from us

Be authentic, they say, as they punish truth in us

Lift others up, they say, as they push us further down

Be a light, they say, as they feed snakes in darkness to bite us

Take responsibility, they say, as they shift all blame onto us

Show vulnerability, they say, as they weaponize every wound against us

Keep faith, they say, as they demonize us

Show empathy, they say, as they feel nothing for us

Be the change, they say, as they punish transformation in us

Practice forgiveness, they say, as they hold grudges against us

Pursue excellence, they say, while shutting doors for us

Be selfless, they say, as they gorge themselves on us

Show leadership, they say, as they follow us only to betray us

Be adaptable, they say, as they break us

Believe in tomorrow, they say, as they steal our future from us

Flow freely, they say, as they poison our water for us

Show compassion, they say, as they execute us

Be noble, they say, as they debase us

Seek enlightenment, they say, as they blind us

Show gratitude, they say, as they resent us

Lay your arms down, they say, as they rampage through us

Practice acceptance, they say, as they reject us

Pursue growth, they say, as they stunt us

Show patriotism, they say, as they sell out our homeland in front of us

Be a good citizen, they say, as they revoke rights for us

Respect tradition, they say, as they destroy heritage of us

Show decency, they say, as they indecently assault us

Practice equality, they say, as they elevate themselves above us

Be civilized, they say, as they barbarically treat us

Show love for neighbor, they say, as they turn neighbors against us

Show hospitality, they say, as they make us homeless

Respect life, they say, as they abort our future

Protect legacy, they say, as they rewrite history of us

Protect your culture, they say, as they erase it before us

Give second chances, they say, as they never allow a first for us

Seek resolution, they say, as they ignite new fires for us

Be principled, they say, as they violate all morals in front of us

Raise your voice, they say, as they stay silent for us

Seek healing, they say, as they repeatedly beat us

Stay determined, they say, as they drain every source of determination in us

Show conviction, they say, as they convict us without evidence

Law and order, they say, as they outlaw us

Show dignity, they say, while indignifying us

Respect authority, they say, as they weaponize it against us

Stay vigilant, they say, as they commit crimes on us

Be a guardian, they say, while plotting against us

Be professional, they say, as they blacklist us

Show class, they say, as they strip us of all status

Practice diligence, they say, as they reward laziness over us

Show dedication, they say, as they mock our commitment

Be thorough, they say, as they dismiss our careful work

Be careful, they say, as they endanger us

Share your resources, they say, as they strip us

Be altruistic, they say, as they abandon us

Be yourself, they say, as they demonize us

Caution, they say, as they bring danger on us

Prudence, they say, as they gamble on lives of us

Be mindful of others, they say, as they trample us

Stare into the mirror, they say, as they distort our reflection

Stay calm, they say, as they engineer the storm around us

Lay open your heart, they say, as they bludgeon you to death

Be perfect, they say, as they burn the world around us

Violence is not the answer, they say, as they drag you down the street

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