**conquest! Poem by RAJ NANDY
**conquest!
CONQUEST!
A birds resting nest may be small,
But that is of no consequence at all!
Since the sky above its head is vast and
wide,
Where it can spread its wings and fly, -
Across the vast expanse of the ethereal
blue sky!
Here on ground where we all jostle for
living space,
Man’s hunger and greed does not abate!
The great Alexander, Napoleon and Hitler, -
All tried to conquer and shackle this earth!
But they all failed to conquer man’s mind
and heart!
I recall Chekhov’s short story once more; -
After having covered the furthest corners
of the land,
Galloping at top speed to make his conquest
complete,
The man totally exhausted falls on the ground;
Collapses, and dies without a sound!
Only six feet of ground was sufficient for his
grave,
And so it has been for the bravest of our braves!
Now I recall the great Buddha under the banyan
tree,
And the Messiah who entered Jerusalem mounted
on a donkey!
With shouts of ‘ Hosanna’, and palms spread across
His feet!
Were true Conquerors, who shall forever remain
beyond defeat!
- Raj Nandy
07 Jul 09
New Delhi
i liked the thought that u portrayed in dis piece...very true to life and thought provoking... nice scripted.
wonderfull and inspiring poem. mans greed cannot be conquered but he can be humbled in 6ft.beautiful voted10 surya
wonderfull and inspiring poem. mans greed cannot be conquered but he can be humbled in 6ft.beautiful voted10 surya
Such an inspiring poem written with much thought and wisdom. Wonderful imagery and examples of your conclusions. 10 Karin Anderson
A birds resting nest may be small, But that is of no consequence at all! Since the sky above its head is vast and wide, So true....excellent words of wisdom and experience....10++
Raj, as Jon and Sandra have said, you need to be heard all over the world. there is amazing wisdom in your words. you are a scholar and give historical references to illustrate your point. man has learnt nothing from history. amazing poem, with such rhythmic flow, so effortless.10++ Mamta
Raj my friend, as always you inspire...........You show such wisdom in all you create...a true inspiration piece..with a global message...very well penned 10+++
You are very wise. Your message needs to be heard around the world. Simply beautiful, Raj. ten+++. From, Sandra
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Sensible and thought provoking with suitable title....Budha wins