Unveiled Shadows

Title: Unveiled Shadows

In a sea of humor, he treads with audacity,
Dave Chappelle, the tragic jester of our society.
Rendered untouchable, he sparks controversy anew,
Punching down, oblivious to the pain he continues to accrue.

With each punchline, empathy wanes and fades,
As his words incite division like sharp-edged blades.
The audience laughs, yet beneath the applause,
Lies the troubling truth that his comedy withdraws.

For beyond the clever wit, and the skill to amuse,
Lies a callous disregard for those he may bruise.
While some may celebrate his boldness and his art,
Others bear the weight of his jokes, heavy on their heart.

In this relentless pursuit, where is the line?
When does comedy eclipse empathy’s design?
Unveiling shadows, he dances on the precipice,
Unaware of the harm caused, as his versatility persists.