A guest blog by Arthi Umesh ( my niece)
ANOTHER LIFE IS TAKEN
Another Life is taken,
Little difference does it make,
The newspapers yell it,
The T.V. follows,
After which it is forgotten.
Another Life is taken,
Little difference does it make,
Only adds a little more blood,
To the pool already created
And a little stinking smell
To the already foul-smelling bodies.
Another Life is taken,
Little difference does it make,
To this vast country
But what about that ruined family,
Which went without many things,
Thinking that one day their child
Would fetch them more than they could ask for.
Another Life is taken,
But what about that dream which
Never came true?
What about that baby which,
Never learnt to smile?
What about that lady,
Who burnt herself alive?
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Another Life is Taken
Posted by Survivor at 12:05 PM
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6 comments:
Very deep insight from a kid.. (Nephwes and Nieces will always be kids for us)
Don't know who to point the finget at.. The current world or the media ?
Great poem... I think, knowing reality is good. But, trying to reason it out, thats a dangerous territory that I wouldnt venture in. I think reality is what it is and moving on with life also forms a part of understanding the same reality...
Arthi....that was excellent! Do send in more for all of us to read.
Good one Aarthi!
Mindframes, At this age I agree with you. But everyone has to go through a phase/age where you try to figure out the reason. Though most will realise to accept the reality...there are few who may end-up solving a problem or changing reality. (for good or bad)
@brainwaves: Given the depth in Aarthi's words in the poem, I dont think we should discount it based on age. As an elderly person..:), I think she should be given inputs on what I think, rather than just saying that the poem is "good" or "great", which is very much true anyway...My $0.01 worth...
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