Never Be The Same Again Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi
Never Be The Same Again
(dedicated to Bamberg Symphony Orchestra)
never be the same again
when you burn the vision
of humankind, of reunion
all fade away to horizon
many bullets that you shoot
many weapons that you use
many troops that you command
never give you enough satisfaction
we together miss the joy of village children
we together miss the whisper of rocky rivers
we together miss the song of mountain birds
but do we really miss our own humanity?
we can choose this way or that way
but we don't want to know what's better
we can walk through troubles and thorns
but we don't want to know who's better
we no need to hurt others, to destroy
we no need to fight others, to conquer
we no need to hate others, to eliminate
but do we need our own self esteem?
in this very old world, very old civilization
in east, in west, in center, in north, or south
we're black, we're white, we're red, or yellow
we feel the same that we need love and peace
if we always hide the truth
if we always hide the justice
our life will go to wrong path
never be the same again
(inspired by Richard Strauss' Alpine Symphony)
Thank you for this well written poem replete with timeless meaning; enjoyed in particular the last stanza. Great job! God bless you always.
Never be the same again-No two persons have the same view or opinion. Views differ, tastes differ, opinions differ- This is the order of world wherever we see-Some want war to sell their ammunitions. Some want peace to save innocent lives.
regret and remorse alas happen only after the deed is done....if only we cared for theses feelings before the act....read my poem let the blind man lead...similar theme..think u will lik it....luved this work
Brilliant write Ahmad! Captures the heart an soul, a pleasure indeed to read! Best wishes! *10*! ! Friend Thad
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I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2025 12:17:44 PM # 1.0.0
Quite a thought provoking poem with an absolute beautiful message. Very well done!