Witch in Baghdad

a poem by Jayati

Use Black Magic. Cast a spell
Wish I could, do this well
On the battle field. Hypnotise and still
Soldiers on a drill marching forward to kill.
Arms and ammunition full
Artilleries unable to trigger or pull
Guns, drive tanks using their hands
Bodies and limbs stiff, inflexible.
Spread over the magic quilt,
Calm, as cover built
Across the lines.
No bombs no blasts could fly past
No soldiers fall, no flag half mast.
I prevail
Statues static on soil
Defeated violence recoiled, locked inside a tiny cell.
My breath into their lungs, blowing a quick redress
Awake the battalions into a song and dance, merry makings.
Foes and friends together, completely forget to fight
In exuberance, embrace, hold each other tight.