Dawn to Dusk – I

a poem by Ramesh T A

At dawn and dusk as a dream life starts and sleeps;
But no two days are the same in everyone’s life!
When we think about it later all happens like a dream;
But nothing can distract the dawn of the Sun here
Even if many command to arrest it with loud shouts!

Like the Sun and waves of ocean many things of Nature
Do their dharmic duties to maintain order and beauty
And stand as wonderful living example for all to follow
And stands stead fast in the life of the world forever!
There is no deviation in the duty of the Sun and does well!

So, Sun is a special Star among many stars in the Universe!
But the story of man with power in his hands is different!
Today like Hamlet many men are unable to decide whether
To do or not to do duty in the corrupt society of the world!
So, nobody does any duty either for social welfare or honour!

Corruption has become part of human culture in everyday life,
Contrary to one’s natural duty in accordance with evolution
That forbids his access to peace, joy and satisfaction in life
And affects his natural share of name, fame, wealth and glory;
So, problems are unsolved, prosperity and progress are impeded!

See Nature! Sun, trees, cow and birds do their duties in harmony!
Without Sunrise there is no heat, light and life on this planet!
Without tree’s growth there is no shelter, fruit, flower and rain!
Without cow’s milk man’s diet will be deficient and incomplete!
Without the fly of birds there is no hope of music, joy and freedom!

These Nature’s children are great due to selflessness and dutiful nature;
Nature, arts, religion and culture have become nothing now as
Science and power politics have become everything for man here!
Science, supposed to be ruling, is sub serving power politics; and man,
Who was under the control of Nature, is controlling Nature for bad!