River Poem by Gangadharan nair Pulingat..

I am the river the witness of world history
The humans, their ambitions, fights and failures
The kings, emperors, palaces and also the warriors
who fought and killed each other for dominance
They came here conquered and ruled the countries
They formed their dynasties throughout history
They built mansions, large worshipful places
That the people of this period now inherits
Indeed my body itself was contaminated by blood
From the swords they fought in wars and cleaned
The silent tears from my eyes no one noticed
Humans can't understand my sentiments any time
Dynasties came and perished in its own way
Still I flows in silence throughout the period
Civilizations and histories started near by me
Where my fertile delta helped them a very lot
The humans always tried to pacify me
They built bridges and causeways in various kinds
Dams they built and blocked my flows
Where earthquake like hazards hounds your habitat
No doubt still I am your nearest and dearest
Taking an interest of your well being at all times.