An After-Flood Thought

That Egypt, Rome, and Greece 
Of Past;
In the West            
Is the newfound world 
Of reason, affluence and power;
A dream in reality;
Is in reality a dream.
Now I agree with the silly-looking tales of the Muslim preachers, 
And my maternal grands’;
Even can vanish in a wink.
It’s but a bitter truth,
And alas!  There is nothing in the history, 
In this whole world, 
—undying and reliable.
And these storm, flood, volcanoes and quakes,
In sea or on earth,
Seem some sharp-minded agencies 
Of some remote, remote, near God.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Petersen Potter Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 1:07 AM
Wow! Very wonderful silver glowing pen Fayaz! I really enjoyed this one dear friend. Keep writing! A 7 for you! Take care! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
Bhat Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Thanku Dori. Love you...
Yaseen Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 11:53 PM
Good one brother
Bhat Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 8:49 PM
Thanku Yaseen.
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