Never Be The Same Again Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

Never Be The Same Again

Rating: 5.0


(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)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sulaiman Mohd Yusof 08 December 2008

The human greed has justifed your ' chants for justice '. Its a tragedy.

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Vilma Xelin 10 December 2008

A very strong reality expressed in very simple words.... I am complety agree with you my friend, and love the way you use to say the truth! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for call my eye!

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Mamta Agarwal 15 December 2008

good questions, thoght provoking poem. humanity stands a chance only if we each follow the path of peace and compassion.10 Mamta

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Rajaram Ramachandran 15 December 2008

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.

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Reshma Ramesh 15 December 2008

very well composed poetry........................

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Gargi Saha 22 January 2009

A wonderful poem....................u get 10++..............

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Jathin Aka Jesuzz 19 December 2008

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

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Thad Wilk 18 December 2008

Brilliant write Ahmad! Captures the heart an soul, a pleasure indeed to read! Best wishes! *10*! ! Friend Thad

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Juan Carlos Abeti 16 December 2008

nice, a good reminder of these days....

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Little Morning Star 15 December 2008

the right imagery of world nowadays nicely written..

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Ahmad Shiddiqi

Ahmad Shiddiqi

Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
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