Just write


 

Wars make me sad

Be it of any kind.

So write about those lives

That moved on with hope.

 

There must have been such souls

That suffered a lot

But dealt with pain.

The song of the martyrs

The true warriors.

There must have been a few.

 

Write about those mothers       

Who sent their children

To the war fronts

And knew they’ll never come back.

 

Somewhere,

Everyday a thought,

A word,

Or a deed

Drops like a nuclear bomb

And some graves are built.

Everyday!

Write about those poignant tales.

There is so much to write.

 

And yes,

In the end

Don’t forget to write about

Those peacemakers

Who loved life more

But embraced death.

~~payal~~
#MondayMusings

14 comments:

  1. I'm wondering what inspired this, Payal. But yes, let's not make heroes of only those who are at war, it's important to celebrate those who kept the home fires burning.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sometimes, words just come to us, and we write. I wrote this poem in less than two minutes. Thank you for your precious comment. :)

      Delete
  2. Very nice one Payal. Mothers, who sent their children for war are so great. I hope for a world where there is more love.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Amen to that Mahathi. Hope this world becomes a better place to live in. :)

      Delete
  3. Poignant! War and its heartwrenching after effects never fade.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. True that, Vinitha. Good to see you back. :)

      Delete
  4. Wow. Good job on this. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Beautifully written, Payal. Your words has more meanings .... Great piece of work !!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Deep and beautiful. I pray that wars cease and heroes become numerous. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love this. The peacemakers reminds me of Jesus's words. "Blessed are the peacemakers."

    ReplyDelete