I Am Driven To Silence Poem by Ravi Panamanna
I Am Driven To Silence
Once again a political war,
Life is getting marred.
Bombs are often blast
Shops by overnight are holocaust.
Flags are flying high
Man is but making sighs!
Soft winds are now gone
Human mind is torn!
I was in that place,
Decades reel in grace!
A beautiful country side,
Gentle hearted people, no chide.
Before my going there
A similar storm was over.
I was in a love dale
Life was a happy sail.
Five months and no more,
But vivid memories evergreen!
I cherish those days,
Into living moments I sway.
Now, as I read the news
I am driven to silence.
Where are those windy meads?
Turned into barren lands, instead?
My prayer is this-
Let life be ever blest.
Let blood ooze not out of lust,
In that alcove, I too had a nest.
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In a village called Nadapuram (near Vadakara - Northern Kerala) I happened to be living for just five months way back in 1981. This is a muslim populated area. The mosque there is ancient and very popular (Nadapuram Palli) . The architecture bears sure signs of an old Hindu temple. People are really loving. I can still recall those days with pleasant memories. Of and on political wars stage in that place but during my days, the winds were steady and calm. After the office hours, I used to go for long walks with my friends in that country side. As I presently read about the calamity that has taken place in that little town, my memories go back through decades and I am driven to silence.
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How feel for you Ravi and those peaceful memories from yesteryear that turned into disaster. I can understand why you have named this poem I Am Driven To Silence as your frustration and sheer hopelessness of this situation would make you shocked and what's the point in getting involved in the violence and fighting, as it only sets off more violence. Violence breeds violence. What is going to become of your country and the world? A poem that strikes at the core of my heart written with skill which is your forte. 10 love Karin
Ravi... this is so terrible May God sent the peace down there by the way you got a nice idea poet also nice piece luwi
nice theme, many places can be related and remembered reading this poem... good work.
Facts of today's life makes it quite ugly. Tolerance and beauty all lost in the hands of religion anf intolerance....Winnie
A humane poem from an empathic poet Sir enjoyed it. Ten+ Ms. Nivedita UK Cordially invite to read and comment on Lingerie-IG* Enigmatic Navel or other poems niv PS Thanks for educative guide on my poems as comments.
A great prayer and wish for mankind...stunning piece...from silence we learn many good things.............10
wonderful rational poem, deep ideas well embedded to convey the message...10++++++++++
war and violence will either make you join it, or like you be driven to silence.
this is a very touchy piece. your prayers at the end is beautiful and i want to add AMEEN on that. take care
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 12:06:59 AM # 1.0.0
this is a very touching piece. Your last lines pulled my heart string.