The awakening
Posted by Phoenixritu December 4, 2008, under Uncategorized | 7 Comments
Oh, but I was sleeping
It did not matter to me
Who was on the throne ruling
Ravan, Ram or Kaikeyi
Too many times I was cheated
Too many times I was conned
Disturbed, lied to, maltreated
Now rudely woken up with a bomb
Within me, my multitudes are up
Rubbing sleep from their eyes
Weighing deeds with measuring cups
Demanding action to stop tears and cries
They do not want to die in a war
They just want roti, bangla and a new car
Ah, my multitudes, I want you safe
For that, I'll fight, if that is the case
I am glad you've recognised that you are brothers
We are a family, and I'm your mother
We will keep each other safe
And fight as one, if that's the case
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...and as mothers, we unite,
to never allow the blood
of our children spill
on the roads
while vultures circle
above.
Ritu, you almost made me cry. Beautiful poem.
Our halaat makes me cry, Mampi
We, the children of one God,
To Whom we all owe our existence,
To Whom we think of when we weep,
And Who sees us to our eternal sleep,
We are answerable to Him and only Him...
Don't blame religion, just like you don't blame Him...
No religion advocates bloodshed, I dont blame religion at all
Very beautifully written. What makes us so sentimental about our country's situation that a country is not just a physical entity, it is a part of our being!
And hey, I have something for you on my blog. Please do check.
Yeah, already I have friends telling me to move on .... but I have my children moving around in the metros, I have to work ... and I feel so insecure
Overwhelmed.
(long pause)
I love this. Linked.
Thanks IHM, I'm honoured
Thank you IHM, again, for this link.
This is inspiring. And yes, long gone is that time of slumber. The time to act has begun, and the awakening is slow, but sure.
Beautifully expressed.
Thank you
Very well written Ritu...
(BTW Nancy wasn't "telling" you, she was just expressing herself
She just asked me to convey that to you)
I know that Ravin. I know that Nancy. In these sick times, one has to keep on repeating that message, sigh!!! Just took the opportunity to say it once again
I loved your portrayal of Mother India. nice work.
Thank you