The peace of the entire cosmos can be stolen When the winds of untamed power blow; Everything and everyone is strewn, Like dry husk from the crop is flown, When an unannounced dust storm rages. Power must not reside in the hands Of those with dark hearts, Who wear the attire of fat follies and flaws. The reckless, unbridled horses in human form, With hearts of stone, knowing nothing but to trample. To trample the meek and the downtrodden. Demons control their souls, Far from ever being pristine. The kingdom of darkness feeds their ego, Those who negate goodwill and preach malice. Heinous are their attempts To outrage all that is fine in humanity. Such men in power draw solace From the suffering and sobs of the crowd, That knows nothing but hard work and toil. The spring of such serpents’ joy Is the helpless tears of men of soil. But all these men reside blindly In a fool’s paradise; They forget that “pride always hath a fall.” The mightiest kings and emperors Could not escape the decli...
School, a temple of learning, is the most benign place, Where the Almighty resides blissfully In the innocent faces of the learners, Where dreams are woven, Where character is shaped, Where wings are bestowed with strength and skill To scale the unfathomable, unconquered skies. Where unity in diversity is preached, Where the only religion taught is equality, Where the sublimest values of charity, Peace, compassion, and empathy are taught. Where “all for one and one for all” Is the boldest principle; Where sacrifice and strife are considered worthy Only for righteousness And for the nation- the mother of all. Where neither “me” nor “mine” finds a place, Where there is no room For petty selfishness and personal goals, Where all divisive notions are shunned, And fanatics, who profess only difference, Are shown the door, Who know nothing but To sow the seeds of hatred. Where sycophants are shown the mirror, Sooner or later; For the torch of goodness May be dimmed for a while, But can never...