Sunday, December 10, 2023

WAR AND LOAD Radhamani sarma

 

WAR AND LOAD

 

 Radhamani sarma

Bombing and raids are still heard,

war-torn military side unyielding;

Siren  war off, still, the menace

gripping like  suicidal impact;

it is the pity of war, pitiable

the utmost all around;

 exile on the move , slow,

shedding tears inward,

their fate written large

on their face , we are yet

to know if can be mitigated;

the boy and girl on their move.

Thirsty  and  tired, on the rubble,

Treading on dangers, stones,

Thistles, already thistles prick

their hearts and heavy metals

prick and poke their feet only

solace for the double now;

dilapidation and trepidation,

twin pricks permanent   all

around;  girl and boy, fear torn,

yet with a  will to forge ahead

look above the smoke ridden,

helpless, yet on and on.

 

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