Leave a sign behind don't just go. Without a trace that you were here. Let that mark be, one of good. Giving strength to all who come from far and near. Leave thoughts that build. Deeds done that inspire. Be a force that binds, those who are coming behind. But if you can't do as above, then gently go. Quiet. Without a sign. Break not what you have not created Create not that in turn will divide. Tread your path. As we each must do (be it alone, or together) Let it lead towards the light For darkness, is not the path to follow. I'm preaching Yes, and I apologise! These times are such. With much food for thought. When you see a world you love Hurting and broken In turmoil so unjust. The mind wonders what needs be done. Deeds that heal. That 'humane' touch
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Choices
PoetryIn my mind, in my hands, is the power to create. And the power to destroy. What I choose to do makes me the person I am. Centuries after centuries Cultures and religions Languages spoken, foods cooked and eaten. In all relations, do you make something? Or leave something broken? Call it good and evil. Call it right and wrong. Call it what you will. But that’s the one truth, that applies to us all. Follow this principle and you‘ll identify truth from false. Who talks of growth, upliftment, and room for all? Who talks of fear, conspiracies enemies in each unknown? Choose wisely and hold firm this single truth. Inclusion wins. As does good. Tell me now Which will you choose?
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Thoughts while cooking
PoetryAs i stand in my kitchen, cooking dinner for tonight. Fresh and warm and nourishing, comforting fragrant and so calming. I think of women just like me. Hiding underground, surrounded by family. As above ring out the sirens. Children cry in the darkness. Whose is this war? Why is it happening? So much power in one man‘s hands. What is man and what is mankind? Rather what kind of man would cause this misery? Is a man still a man if he goes against humanity? 21 centuries and more in fact, but civilization is still held hostage. Never learning, the biggest lesson learnt after invasions, that a war solves few, if any, problems. Dinner cooked, i check the seasoning, thinking of people tonight going hungry. Brave people fighting to defend their country. Heroes every one of them. Honour goes to those who show bravery. Those who build something, create peace and beauty. Not to crazies wanting glory And destroying instead fragile humanity.
Anuradha Sarup 