Just don’t sell your soul

Living in Hong Kong these days, 

It is difficult not to be sad - in the face so much disappointment - still, just don’t sell your soul because of it. 

It is difficult not to be angry - in the face of much injustice - just don’t sell your soul because you are angry.

It is difficult not to shut up - if only to stay out of trouble - just don’t sell your soul. 

It is difficult not to want to leave - with such gloomy prospects, so many have already done so - just don’t sell your soul. 

It is so infuriating - to watch people make bold face lies to curry favour from the powerful - just don’t sell your soul even though you are furious. 

It seems so unfair - to watch people sit in high places but oblivious to the suffering of the people - just don’t sell your soul. 

It is so tempting - to want to lie to for advancement or even only for survival - just don’t sell your soul even if others have done so. 

It is difficult not to be frustrated - to listen to church leaders preaching vague platitudes with no connection to the realities that we face everyday - just don’t sell your soul because others are not doing their job. 

In the face of everything, we are under pressure to give up so much that we treasure.  But whatever we do, do not sell our soul.