Wrecked remains of a colossal mass,
Animals slaughtered in the fields grazing grass.
Hearts captive in a fist, ALAS,
A short expedition deliberated, yet to pass.
“WE ARE ONE” was their ultimate voice,
The union of strong and weak with no choice,
Applauding each other, they willingly rejoice,
Darting like arrows from bows, they hustled bustled and created noise.
They screamed out loud, they held hands,
They laughed, they giggled, they would understand,
They fought, they opposed, they gave up their lands,
They rose up high, they took a stand.
Hands clasped pretending to be barriers,
Defeated the swiftness of rivers, the UNION CARRIERS,
Thawed the glaciers, cramped the mountains, emerged as the gallant warriors,
Paced with the winds, illuminated like the glowing chandeliers.
One shell that destroyed their years struggle,
One hand that thrashed their lives forever.
One moment that exhaled poison to juggle,
One name that stabbed their present with the dagger.
Life’s miserable but their steps remained steadfast,
Life’s a curse but a hope of blessing at last,
Life’s a caravan but the Heaven is vast,
Life’s a conjecture, hope to revolutionize the past.
I stood weak envisaging the battlefield in words,
Tears rinsing the blood coated swords.
Almighty exists, thus no worldly Lords,
I embraced the eternal sleep, frail as a cord
Powerful!!!
Thank you lovely 🙂
-Naima.
Life’s miserable but their steps remained steadfast,
Life’s a curse but a hope of blessing at last,
Life’s a caravan but the Heaven is vast,
Life’s a conjecture, hope to revolutionize the past
.I stood weak envisaging the battlefield in words,
Tears rinsing the blood coated swords.
Almighty exists, thus no worldly Lords,
I embraced the eternal sleep, frail as a cord
This is so powerfully heart wrenching and such truths of hope this two verses had me near to weeping. Lovely Lovely story dear. thank you
Thank you so much for heartily feeling it Len, the depth of the context comes with the understanding of the reader.
Thank you once again.
-Naima.
Very powerful, Naima, this tugged at my heart~
Thank you so much for feeling it right from the inside; you are on cloud nine when the reader get across with the message and theme of your poetry.
-Naima.
My grandfather helped start unions in pa, oh, and ny. We need unions because the people who give the most in their jobs, nurses, teachers, firefighters, police, EMT’s are expected to risk life and limb and not get paid for what the do for their communities.
You are so right, I completely agree.
There are people who suffer to protect our lives and shelter and the cruelest thing on our part is we never acknowledge them regardless of their efforts.
I pray to God to give us strength to value the people who think about us before their personal lives – this absolutely needs hell of a courage.
Thank you for your contribution.
-Naima.
Yes! powerful, excellent poem, Naima,
Thank you so much Linda 🙂
-Naima.
Great one again 🙂
you are just awesome 🙂
With love
Sathya
Thank you so much Sathya 🙂
-Naima.
:-):-)
-sathya
It’s lovely Naima!
Thank you Neeraj though yours affected me more than I can describe in words.
-Naima.
Awww.. You’re a sweet heart 🙂
Hey, are you on facebook? I would love be friends with you 🙂
Oppsiee.. You got me blushing. LOL 😀
Anyway, here goes my Facebook reference link.
https://www.facebook.com/naima.arif.1
Looking forward to see you soon there.
-Naima.
🙂 .. oops I’m not able to add you 😦
can you send me a request at?
https://www.facebook.com/nekneeraj
No problem, it is fine 🙂
-Naima.
Is that an illustration or a photo? either one , it is great! Your poem is also very strong and wise.
Thank you Artzent, your comment always lifts my heart 🙂
-Naima.
Hello Naima: I liked the imagery of your work, strong and powerful and with a message.
Hey Nancy, glad to see your dropping by. Thank you so much for your humble comment. I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
-Naima.
‘Life’s a caravan but the Heaven is vast,’
I had many but this was my fav…..
I am stunned by the forcefulness and conviction of this one, it was very, very good, Naima…..
xoxo
Celeste
Thank you for liking it gorgeous lady!!
-Naima.
Another blusterous incrustation from our wise gal!\m/ 🙂
-Rahul
Thank you so much for the compliment as well as blushing 😉
-Naima.
My pleasure buddy! 🙂
-Rahul
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