At a time when non inclusiveness is at its zenith
We talk of peace and inclusiveness
And expect poets to do the job!
The dark clouds are above, not just over one nation
But many all over the world
It’s said that when the people are ready, the leader appears
So all over the world, we now have heads of state
Who claim they will make their own country, great again
And to hell with all others, to the environment or human values!
Tall claims by autocrats, not necessarily translated on ground
Seemingly they don’t care either, so long as they have power
And a large number of brainwashed, cultist followers
For whom empty slogans, would suffice to keep them yoked!
As for poets, not everyone with a gift of the word
can be hailed as poets, those that bat for status quo
praise the king for graces or tokens of favour
these specimens weak- kneed and self-seeking
are long forgotten, obliterated from the pages of history!
The real poets though, courageous and willing
To defend and write on their conviction can indeed
Make a difference for peace, inclusiveness and many more
For after all, these noble souls operate from the heart, not the head!
NB: This poem was composed and recited during the Seniors Today online poetry meet on the occasion of the World Poetry Day on 21/3/2025. (Theme: Poetry as bridge for peace and inclusiveness)
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