Peace Hungry Poem by jibin joseph

Peace hungry

I would rather fly a kite
If not for the stupid beach patrol

I would rather play a ball game
If not to hide in trenches

I would rather enjoy the scenic sunset
If not to scan for a trained rival

I would rather surf the waves
If not to guard my sea

I would rather scuba dive
If not to gaze the periscope

I would rather listen to jazz
If not to decrypt dids and daas

I would rather play a melody
If not to sound the pitiful bugle

I would rather shoot a wild boar
If not to strain over a telescope

I would rather be a glider
If not to equip for a dogfight

I would rather fire some crackers
If not to cart the fatboy

I would rather savor an apple
If not to nibble the fuse

I would rather sprint off the meadows
If not to dash for my life

I would rather be home and glad
If not for those mulish power fights


Jibin Joseph
2nd September 2010
Cochin, India.