Thursday, December 30, 2004

Voices in the Wilderness

Every now and then, there are people who go about making bold claims, upsetting the usual flow of things and causing ripples of disturbance everywhere they go.

They are the harbingers of controversy; some become their devotees and apprentices, while yet others scoff at their claims.

Seeing further and wider than most, they point out blind spots within their targeted demographic, commonly inciting the wrath of the blind ones. They are not shaken in the least by what people say of them, because they believe it.

Concerned with where we're heading, they spark ideas and revolutions. But many are either afraid or cynical and choose to over-analyse before making any commitment whatsoever.

Shying away from direct limelight, or embracing it like a long-lost friend, they can be found everywhere. Their appearance usually puts people off in one way or another, as they don't quite care to be crowd pleasers.

In whispers or shouts, their voices are unmistakable.

We know these remarkable people either as prophets or lunatics. Usually, time makes the distinction.

The question now is, who are the prophets of this generation?

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