Hark! The rhythm

Hark! The rhythm. The pellet drum rattles. The dance begins. The creation, the annihilation, the fleeing in-betweens, and beyond these appar...

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Something I'm not thankful for


Blood spattered faces
On the first page.
It’s no terrorist attack,
No Babbar Khalsa is up in arms.
Still a historical Gurudwara
Witnesses a blood bath.
Power and money-box calling!
So they pick up the swords,
And fight their brothers,
And stain the sanctum-sanctorum,
Strangling our faiths,
In the holiest shrines.
Can politics spare God, at least?

Linking up with Ketchup With Us #6

8 comments:

  1. This is a very intense post. You chose your words well to get the imagery in this moment across to your readers. Well captured. Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Thank you Mel. Yeah, a recent event of this sort triggered the thoughts.

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  2. Good question. I wish I knew the answer.

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  3. A unique response to the prompt, Ruby. Well done. I admire your passion.

    Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Thank you so much Michele. I really wanted to express my thoughts on this topic and what better platform.

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  4. Your emotion really comes through. Amazing imagery.

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    1. Thank you Bo. I had a real life inspiration to guide these words. An unfortunate incident made me write this.

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