Poetry
Mementos
Memorials
Marathons ...
A Poem by PARVINDER MEHTA
A year passed by since
their voices were hushed.
We remember them amidst
mementos of remembrance
manifestos of recognition
mirrors of reflection
memorials of reminiscences
even marathons of reconciliation.
No wallowing wailing to subsume
rueful actions nor eulogies to yearn
those unheard voices, only strong wishes
will affirm our humanity. A chorus of
melodious optimism percolates
immaculate insights in seekers
of a better loving world
devoid of rancid revulsion
insular xenophobia
and vacuous fears.
No words of vandalism
smeared in blind hatred
can drown this soaring spirit.
Moving on with resilience,
beyond comatose inabilities,
the resonant refrain of
compassion, service, and oneness
will echo and be heard.
Hoping those eyes blinking in
passive silence today will soon gleam and
pronounce “chardi kala” and bring
peace for all.
August 4, 2013
Conversation about this article
1: Inni Kaur (Fairfield, Connecticut, USA), August 04, 2013, 2:32 PM.
Soulful tribute!
2: Pashaura Singh (Riverside, California, USA), August 04, 2013, 7:16 PM.
Wonderful poetic tribute! In this poem shines the glory of the Sikh faith. Well done! Keep it up, Parvinder.