From nowhere to somewhere


The ebb & flow of life                              
Occupying the minds with strife               
Reverberation of past iniquities                      
Will we be able to wash depravities?              

Oh mind! Promises for expansion of humanity  
Vow is to forbid cruelty                                          
A streak of anticipation                                                 
Will we be able to meet the expectation?              

Nay! Human mind wanders for its content                
Fickle it is by intent                                                          
A ray of assurance for resurgence                                   
Will we be able to keep an obligation?     
         
The soul talks to the hearts                         
Negativity surrounding the thoughts            
A beam of upbeat echoes                         
Will these take away bloated egos?         

Interrogations and contemplations
Of the foregoing for a fitter forthcoming

Shehnaz Gujral
 13 April 2020


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