MB Farookh Poet Free verse

A World Without War

The Sands of Time are
sinking,
foundation of peace
quaking,
Under the mountains of hatred
Peace finds itself
ransomed;
Human greed is overflowing,
thirst for Sapiens’ blood is growing;
Leaders on a whim are orchestrating
the wars that the nations are
fighting.

To help satisfy the egos of a few
Whole nations suffer,
as a consequence,
blame games continue;
Ambitions of a few lead to the
the folly of many;
Most wars are fought on
false pride,
A quality profuse among
Leaders of an ilk;
War is forged in leaders’ minds,
Peace takes its humble birth
in the hearts of the masses,
If peace is to survive
Past wrongs must remain
in the past.
It’s hard to imagine
A world without war,
the merchants of terror
have invested 
Trillions of dollars in standing armies,
and weapons of mass destruction;
The same resources could be invested in
sprightly human development;
Countries could focus more on
Society and peace.

Wars have been prevalent
and history a
mute witness,
yet a world without war is not a
Utopian dream,
far from it, it could be a
real possibility.
A world without war
would be a great opportunity
for society to develop and flourish;
The immense loss of life,
property, and infrastructure
is saved from destruction;
No more war casualties,
no more families ruined,
no more refugees;
Countries would focus more on their development
Instead of contending with
hostile nations.

A thought,
there wouldn’t be hostile nations, to begin with;
Where there’s peace
there’s stability,
where there’s stability there’s all-round progress;
As a species humans are not violent,
a world without war is not a far-fetched dream
if only we could revisit our
beliefs, choices, and actions
in all honesty.

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Lisa Miller March 19, 2024 at 2:58 PM Very powerful poem. This writing is insightful and meaningful. MB Farookh March 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Lisa, for your kind appreciation. Blessings to you!

Kevin Lawrence March 18, 2024 at 12:02 PM Very insightful work, MB. I hope you mind my commentary on war. "What if they threw a war and no one showed up?" War, tragically, is the individual choice to follow madmen into our grave. Trumputin knows how to deceive those capable of hate. MB Farookh March 18, 2024 at 6:32 PM Thank you, Kevin. Yes, I agree. Let's say a big 'No' to war. The day we stop listening to the false narratives of leaders, this world will be a better place. Blessings to you.

Suzanne Delaney March 9, 2024 at 5:19 AM So true.”Peace takes its humble birth in the hearts of the masses.” Most of us only want to live in peace. Well spoken. SuZ MB Farookh March 9, 2024 at 8:10 AM Thank you, Suzanne, for your kind words and appreciation. God bless!

Valsa George March 8, 2024 at 8:26 PM "Under the mountains of hatred The Sands of Time are sinking, foundation of peace quaking,peace finds itself ransomed;" There is so much truth in all the thoughts you have expounded here. "Most wars are fought on false pride." There have been wars from the beginning of human history and we cannot put a sudden stop to war. Through effecting gradual changes in the mindset, we can build a world without conflicts and it is not a utopian dream. Powerful poem dear Farookh MB Farookh March 9, 2024 at 3:39 AM I am glad you liked it, Valsa. Thank you for your wonderful comment, I'm overwhelmed. Many blessings to you!

Ink Empress March 7, 2024 at 4:02 AM What a powerful write this is, i agree with you and i wish for a world without war too. Especially “ Where there’s peace there’s stability, where there’s stability there’s all-round progress” couldnt have said it any better. A poem that reminds us all to choose peace and not war! Pleasure reading your work. Best wishes for the contest MB Farookh March 7, 2024 at 4:18 AM Such a wonderful comment coming from a great writer like you, i feel truly overwhelmed. Thank you, Empress. Many blessings to you.

Karen Jones March 6, 2024 at 4:58 PM Raw honest write with hard hitting truths. I like your ability to unfold the facts behind war especially. I love these lines most. “War is forged in leaders’ minds, Peace takes its humble birth in the hearts of the masses, If peace is to survive Past wrongs must remain in the past.” MB Farookh March 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM Thank you, Karen, for your kind words. Your words of appreciation mean the world to me. Much obliged. Many blessings to you.