Bring Peace And Joy! Poem by Ramesh T A

Centenary celebration of World War I by paying homage
To the departed souls of soldiers in France is news;
Somalia bomb-blast, US Air strike on Syria, California
Forest fire and India-Pakistan border fights are next!

Great World Wars were over, but small conflicts and
Violence caused by terrorists and their downfall are
All seemingly giving the impression that world needs
Peace, though it looks to be a mirage for long today!

Pollution caused climate changes leading to droughts
Long and heavy rains causing floods are hitting hard
To the poor people and hunger, poverty and diseases
Are all ever making the world sick and hopeless still!

Unless all these vital problems are given utmost care,
There is no point in talking about peace and joy to all!
Alleviating the grief of many is really love in action
Needing to be pressed into service to bring peace and joy!