Here's wishing you a wonderful new year.
Hoping that peace and joy find your way,
And you also find time to remember
Those who do not live to see this day.
Between the flowing wine and the festive cheer,
The despair in the world might seep in
To bring atleast a drop of tear,
In hope for peace in this deafening din.
Women being raped, children being killed;
Economies tumbling and wars being raged.
Our prayers are feebled, and humanity outraged;
Everyday we die, but the apocalypse we survived.
Wishes of friendship and love seem inadequate.
I wish you courage and perseverance;
I wish you safety and comfort and faith,
I wish you solace for your grievance...
(Another take on the new year: A letter to my daughter)
Hoping that peace and joy find your way,
And you also find time to remember
Those who do not live to see this day.
Between the flowing wine and the festive cheer,
The despair in the world might seep in
To bring atleast a drop of tear,
In hope for peace in this deafening din.
Women being raped, children being killed;
Economies tumbling and wars being raged.
Our prayers are feebled, and humanity outraged;
Everyday we die, but the apocalypse we survived.
Wishes of friendship and love seem inadequate.
I wish you courage and perseverance;
I wish you safety and comfort and faith,
I wish you solace for your grievance...
(Another take on the new year: A letter to my daughter)
Still hope prevails.
ReplyDeleteA happy and wonderful New Year to you, Vish and the little angel.
Joy always,
Susan
Thank you so much! Hope you and your hubby have a great year too!
DeleteI hope new year brings changes and make things brighter
ReplyDeleteBikram's
Let our hopes bear fruit!
DeleteJust came across these lines when I was looking for Musings on google...and I am glad I did. Though sad, your poem was spot on, I especially liked the last paragraph.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for taking the effort to send in this appreciation! hope you have a great year!
Deletelife is still worth living...
ReplyDeleteit sure is!
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