Even if one is broad minded enough
To wear a global citizen's badge of honor,
Cherishes the ideals of universal oneness,
And becomes part of a single humanity.
Still one must never ever ignore, forget
Or disrespect his or her ethnic identity.
It's culture and history impresses upon us
Longer than the sense of universal belonging.
In dire times that is what we are identified with
And that is what sustains and carries us.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A great poem with unfathomable depth which can be sensed and experienced by refugees whose roots are severed by the tyranny of misfortune. Thanks for sharing such a thought provoking poem.10 points.
Thank you Ratnakar for your great comment. Your thoughts are exactly what poem is all about.