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

 

In Vain

(Dedicated to a united world, co-existing peacefully in diversity – Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com)

 

In vain -

A seed which couldn’t germinate!

A bud that didn’t bloom into flower!

A fish couldn’t swim freely into water!

A bird in a cage at the mercy of the owner!

An animal in the laboratory away from nature!

An unfortunate prey waiting to be slaughtered!

A pet lived alone among people neutered!

A body deprived of romance leading to heir!

A foetus aborted for convenience of irresponsible lovers!

Eyes without vision to see everything everywhere!

Ears which couldn’t listen to sounds traveling in the air!

A tongue without luck to quench thirst and relieve hunger!

Hands which couldn’t work and grow a plant with care!

A mouth which couldn’t express joy of freedom in love!

A mind that never wondered about grandeur of universe!

A nose could never enchant brain with fragrance of flower!

 

In vain -

A heart which never fell in love with compassion!

A soul untouched by others’ sufferings and celebrations!

A leader who couldn’t speak truth under oath for illusion!

A voice that never rose against war and oppression!

A life eliminated by abusive violence of violation!

A human which couldn’t realize universal notes of Salvation!

 

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