The Happy Haven Poem by Matloob Bokhari

THE HAPPY HAVEN
The Happy Haven, beaming with blossoms.
River meandered through it, bedecked with trees,
Whose branches hung down like locks of damsels.
River, with petals, sent forth fragrance all around.
Boys played sports; girls whirled with lyre.
Elders amused themselves with tales of youth.
People worshipped together, dined together.
The book taught them to shun seven deadly sins.
Lo, there came three word magicians to preach.
Spoke glory of truth to those who lived in truth.
Then, interpretations of truth brewed differences,
Which forked valley into three distinct factions.
Sank it into quagmire of conflicting thoughts.
Sectarian bouts became the order of the day.
Play land turned into a fierce battlefield
Where people thronged to bicker over trifles,
And leapt at each other like angry wolves.
Wounded men crying breathed their last,
Leaving war-orphans to lead a lonely life.
Gusty wind of hatred dried up the river.
The Happy Haven became a killing field.
Green hay faded; buds ceased to blossom.
All this transformed valley into a wasteland.
Then, came a spiritual surgeon to heal wounds.
Who said: 'Of all, religious impostors are worst.
They talk lies, walk in lies and live in lies.
Let love roll down here like a flowing stream.
Lord appeals you all to hold the Universal Love.
This brotherhood of yours is a single brotherhood.
Bury differences; stop following interpretations.
Restrain your desires. Live and let others live.'
Listening, they put all interpretations to torch.
Clouds brought rain which put down fire,
And injected a new life into the valley.
Birds, men, animals wore a charming smile,
Love, sweet love was fragrant in the free air!

COMMENTS: THE HAPPY HAVEN
Karyn Walker: A narrative of humanity told in a way only my dear Brother would piece together in the pureness of his precious mind, his desires for mankind. Oh, Matloob how I wish humanity would come together and stop being so hateful toward each other, and once again become this happy haven in your poem. This is why I do love you, because you don`t see differences in your friends, you see human beings and so do I.
Bianca: This is brilliant, Matloob! I really enjoyed all of the ideas you've touched on. Really had me thinking. Very intelligent piece. Cheers
David Wetzel: YES, you know the truth of the mystery we must bring this energy, sing poet sing
Kasia Fedyk: Wow, amazing, wonderful, brilliant!
Roger Pullin: I vote Matloob for world president...
Bianca: This is brilliant, Matloob! I really enjoyed all of the ideas you've touched on. Really mad me thinking. Very intelligent piece. Cheers
Sandra Delussu: your eyes and soul can see what others cannot.
Michele Vizzotti-White: River, with petals, sent forth fragrance all around.Your poems are so rich that I start smelling the flowers and love
Miss B: xThis is brilliant, Matloob! I really enjoyed all of the ideas you've touched on. Really had me thinking. Very intelligent piece. Cheers
Kasia Fedyk: xWow, amazing, wonderful, brilliant!

Jann LeBleu: This has to be one of my all-time favorites. May I print and frame and put on my wall?

Sania Zakir: Very nice Sir 😊
VndnaVadhaiya: Awsomethought. Sir. 🌷
Loi Monroe: Thats amazing
Nuzhat Saadia Qureshi: You use the words like a magician.....simply great! ! !
Tod McNeal: Another moving and beautiful poem Matloob! I agree with Nazhat, your woven words are magical! 🙏
Msqureshi Altaf: You are really Master to pen the imagination.
Maqsoodul Hassan: Excellent thought provoking, meaningful poem.
Okloho Solomon: Awesome
Michele Vizzotti-White: Beautiful I love the free air ending :)
Ysabella Tan: Wonderful
Corina Junghiatu: Absolutely gorgeous poem, heartwarming!
EdemOkon: Glorious