13. Civilization Poem by Bose Perumal

The Mysterious path of civilization,
Is a queer part of recent education,
Dedicated efforts have stumbled on,
Galaxy of glorious past that is gone. 4


The ancient man lived in caves,
Forests rich with values and dales,
Crude stones were his prime weapon,
Food was the wild beasts that happen. 8

Twilight dawned on the river valleys;
Man built his town and gullies,
'Law of jungle gave way to law of mankind',
He learned the art and craft to find. 12

Kingdoms arose; empires built,
Age of faith was battered with tumult,
Age of reason forged ahead of season;
Science walked in with little precaution. 16

With eager thoughts of Imagination;
Imitated Nature's element of propagation,
Atomic blast alarmed his fascination;
World wars taught him bitter frustration. 20

Resources of Nature are fast dwindling;
Population is remarked as factor of fumbling,
Ozone puncture is fiercely glaring,
Drinking water is a commodity of sparing. 24

Epitome of glorious civilization,
Awaits the beacon leading to destination.
Sky bound venture shapes our hope,
United efforts must make our globe. 28

Make hay while the sun shines,
Impending dwarf may barren our grains. 30