When You Came Poem by Soran M. H
When You Came
When you arrived,
your path shone with brightness,
and darkness stretched behind you.
The shadow stepped before you,
and you followed it.
The sky turned to smoke,
leaving people gasping for air.
The dolphins,
patiently awaiting the cleansing of the sea—
its waters choking on plastic waste—
were instead met by flames.
The wandering children,
hoping for their parents' reconciliation,
were suddenly swept away
by the suffocating breath of evil.
Neither reunion came to pass,
nor did the children witness it.
Now, where knowledge once thrived,
burnt books lay scattered on classroom desks.
Evil will be the one to turn their smoldering pages.
You've departed.
the Earth's treasures remain undivided.
the light on your street has dimmed,
and you are lost in the shadows that trail behind.
2. Poet Bharati Nayak, thank you so much for reading. Yes, poetry always stands as a bulwark against wars, genocide, and the causes of famine. But alas, there is no one to heed the call. Politics is in one world, and the people are in another.
War has devastated the world! Children are the worst sufferers.Good sense should prevail upon statesmen to save the world.
A great read as always. It makes a reader think deeply and delve into the mind of the wonderful Poet.Very thought provoking. To my favorites.
What a deeply poignant poem. Sometimes humanity never see the brightness of the path ahead of them. But they see and follow instead the darkness behind them. Amazing depiction of darkness on life's journey resulting to hardships.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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1. Thank you, Roz. May you always shine and create, dedicated to poetry, honest words, and creativity. Yes, the earth is vast and its bounty is plentiful, but I don't know why it doesn't embrace everyone in safety and brotherhood. Aren't we all human beings, and isn't our blood red?