A Holy River Poem by Akhtar Jawad

A Holy River

Rating: 5.0


I could not remain frozen on the hills
When the naughty sun kissed and touched me
I started melting in the sun's hot arms
I became ecstatic when the valley hugged me
I could not resist the nature's calls
I fell in love where snow falls.

I ran to the plain to wash the frozen black blood.
With all the human dirt of hate and violence
Drinking new poisons throughout my journey
How long I could show patience and tolerance
I now dive in the sea to commit suicide
My valentine has been killed in a mass homicide!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: river
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rini. 13 February 2018

Very different Valentine's day poem in the midst of violence and hate..Congratulations great work Aktarji

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Dr Dillip K Swain 24 December 2022

A beautiful poem. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you sir.

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Indira Renganathan 19 February 2018

A river and its pathos.....deep in meaning....thank you Akhtarji

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 15 February 2018

Valentine exists only through love. If there is hatred and violence, then the Valentine disappears. The holy river flows only through pure love. This poem is a lesson to all those who indulge in dreadful acts of violence and hatred. Thank you Akhtar Sahab for this poem. 10+

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Dr Dillip K Swain 13 February 2018

A sparkling poem Scintillating poetic imagination.... thanks for sharing...10

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 13 February 2018

A thought provoking poem beautifully crafted. A compelling imagery.

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