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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sad how man destroys beauty eh. I pray peace too.
a very toching poem on naDAPURAM. NADAPURAM PALLI IS FAMOUS FOR WORSHIP TOO.THE BUILDING SURE WAS OF A HINDU TEMPLE.THE TROUBLE IS POLITICAL.NICE POEM.VOTED 10 SURYA
man easily disturbs the peace prevailing..power and politics play the dirtiest game in this country...and similarly these fight will be given various shades and colors..to rope in the common man..too much of heroism is being bestowed on these politicians..in tamilnadu the political culture is even worse
lovely poetic gestures written in strokes..my goshhhh, this is so nice...well, . my words go like this............everyman has his own mind, , , but, , , if this man will allow others control his mind, so only 2 will happen...whether the good or the bad...a found sad ending in this piece...hope this will be fine....
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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4/18/2024 6:12:47 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Reminded me of MY LAI in Viet Nam.