[From the Author of “Poems by Kolki – Absolutely Humane”, a recipe for better world]

 

Fallen Soldiers

(Dedicated to worldwide Anti-War Day honouring fallen soldiers and all victims of aggressions – Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com )

 

[Isn’t everything World blamed Nazis/Fascists for has been achieved/committed by US/NATO military & intelligence since WW II, including destruction of Serbia and Kosovo part of Greater Albania? - Kolki]

 

My fellow world citizens -

Fallen as soldiers or by soldiers

Your parents and friends would miss you forever!

Most Politicians would shed crocodile tears -

As they attend news briefings and fund raising dinners!

Many editorials would use you to raise patriotic fever -

Some would honestly write to stop the menace of wars!

You can be assured of my heartiest and helpless prayers!

 

I tried very hard as a normal citizen -

Ignoring personal pleasures, family, and friends

To convey peace messages using my voice and pen -

Informing leaders, politicians, journalists, ambassadors of UN

Feeling urgency to save you all from sudden cruel end;

But they mostly fell in deaf ears or bought humiliation without much gain!

 

Politicians were not by your side when you were dying in pain!

Media analysts were preaching virtues of strategic gains!

But my mind was always with you like a concerned family or friend!

Couldn’t enjoy life wondering why military is not humane!

Rest assured I will keep on dreaming to bring you that day

When soldiers won’t fight just exchange flowers bouquet!

 

Author: Deepak Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; Tel/Fax: 250-412-2897; E-mail: Kolki@kolki.com; Poetry Site: www.kolki.com