[From the Author of
“Poems by Kolki –
Absolutely Humane” & “Real Path To 9/11”]
[Even
in Ancient World, War had rules and ethics! How civilized US, British, Israeli
Tax Payers ended up producing military leaders and advisers who just want to
kill and destroy anytime anywhere with least respect to international rules and
regulations ignoring civilian sufferings in distant land(s)? Question is why
they do it? Is it because they are other kind? World needs to address this! Kolki]
Once
Upon A Time
(Dedicated to a world
where common sense prevails towards economic, scientific, political, and scholarly
goals - Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com)
Once upon a time –
Humans were scattered in open
countryside!
Cities were small blended side
by side -
Maintaining charm, art, and
cultural pride
Everyone enjoyed fresh air and
sunshine!
Grandparents knew all about food-health
needs
Parents learnt to care for a
family big!
Neighbour helped delivering babies
without notice
Raising child was community
events not expensive worries!
Food was always organic without
pesticides!
Everyone was safe not knowing homicide!
News was more than advertisement,
felony, and crimes!
Commons knew moderation meant healthy
life!
Police were peacekeepers
without gun
High rise buildings didn’t
block sun!
People confessed to priests and
nuns
For sincere corrections without
jail terms!
Gasoline, processed snacks, and
carbonated drinks
Were not the main economic
engine!
Military, health care, prison, porn
industry
Were not in perception even as
alien mystery!
People used to greet each other
way to market
Where they met local farmers
displaying baskets
Fresh flowers, produce, grains,
and animals
Exchanged hands from their
loving children!
Fruits and vegetables were sold
in dozens or basket
Price didn’t weigh inedible
stems or branches!
People could eat vegetable
skins for nourishment
Fresh fruits without smell of chemical
and waxes!
Children used to look beautiful
in school uniform
School yard was not meant for
display of fashion!
Innocence and adolescence
enjoyed learning with fun
No one could think ever a
student with a gun!
War among countries had laws even
scheduled time
Forbidding barbaric attack on
civilians at night!
Politicians knew the meaning of
speaking under oath
Without competing for lies or holding truth for votes!
Military meant for defending own
country
Not to hurt others beyond
border for Supremacy!
Patriot meant one’s love and
respect for the land
Not who sent soldiers beyond
border for invasion!
Jesus meant love, neighbourly,
and friendliness
Not deadly Cross - a symbol of dominance!
About Kolki ☼Kolki Peace Foundation☼ Why
Kolki?
Author: Deepak
Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; Tel/Fax: 250-412-2897;
E-Mail: Deepak.Sarkar@ieee.org;
Poetry & Peace Web Site: www.kolki.com
When
religions coexist, leaders communicate, media respect neutrality, laws not
blinded by immunity, and citizens' needs take precedence over profitability -
peace becomes reality, world lives in harmony appreciating Human Rights - Kolki