Haiku

a poem by Jayati Chowdhury

Stream of daunting thoughts
Swim athwart my feeble mind-
Who will be my lord?

Dark forces in move-
Destroying nature’s balance,
Spreading anarchy.

Will they dictate me?
Or will lord decide my fate-
Yet it’s a mystery.

What will dominate?
Bloodbath of humanity
Or soulful feelings?

Grappling in the fog-
Drifted distressed minds linger
In quest of answers

Can the wound be healed-
With potion of love and peace?
Can faith be regained?

Appeal to you lord!
Spark the earthlings with your beam-
Bathe us with marvel.

Vanquish the evil
Deep rooted in innocence,
Let virtue triumph!

Bless us with discourse,
Illuminate our alley,
Purify the minds.

Let no sinful thought
Transpire to spread violence,
Let unity reign…