This poem reflects a powerful inner pledge to reject racism, discrimination, and false appearances while embracing growth, learning, and the pursuit of genuine happiness.

It captures the strength of choosing light over negativity and celebrates the courage to stand firm against hate while nurturing one’s own joy and evolution.

# I am Zero at #

I am zero at tolerance
for hearts that spread racism’s flame,
zero for those who judge and divide,
who turn love into a losing game.

I am zero for the ones who say
gender decides a human’s worth,
zero for voices that try to dim
the light we carry from our birth.

I am zero at wearing masks,
at smiles that hide a wounded soul,
zero at playing empty roles
that never make a spirit whole.

But I am not zero at learning
new skills that lift me every day,
not zero at chasing happiness
and choosing hope along the way.

I am zero for hate and shadows—
but never zero for finding my own ray.

(Vijay Verma)
 www.retiredkalam.com

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