Crisis

a poem by Sayan Chaudhuri

What is the meaning of life
Without love, without being able to peacefully soar, like a dove.

What is the meaning of life
Without optimism, without having to deal in
Hordes of mannerism.

What is the meaning of life
Without a smile, without being able to walk
Peacefully for a mile.

But sadly enough, all have changed
With wars, we are caged.

We have nowhere to go, nowhere to hide
But with changing situations,
We can do nothing but blame and chide

The world has changed,
There is nothing more exuberant, than being
Able to walk bent.

So we all must pray,
That one day we may,
Get a peaceful life and lead a peaceful day.