Darjeeling

A lot of people ask me how Darjeeling is right now.
This is my answer to everyone.

Darjeeling the Queen of hills
Is going through a lot of pain
Everything is so still
I don’t want to picture again
Peace rally, silent protest
Lathy charge and gun firing
Depleting ration, time of test
Unrest and mourning
Different news everyday
We are foreigners is what they say
Speculations and assessments
A new committee to lead our way
Online posts, articles, announcements
Situation here is degrading everyday
From kids to old, man or woman
Suffering in different ways
No schools or colleges
Cannot gather in one place
Forces deployed everywhere
Carrying arms, guess for self defense
Fear of walking in the streets
Can’t sleep properly at night
New morning, new plans
To make Darjeeling Gorkhaland.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Agustin Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Lepcha Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 9:46 PM
Thank you Darren and Sunlite. Will try to post some more poems.
White Avatar
October 8, 2017 at 2:52 AM
Oww, this is a wonderful poem. Thank you so much, this is a great read. Welcome to PoetrySoup.
Wanter Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 6:07 PM
Wow! This is how we get educated. Thank you and welcome to PS.
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