I Don'T Understand and Understand
I don't understand beautiful and ugly;
I only understand woman, woman's lotus like mind
and her two hands wet with peace.
I don't understand forbidden;
I only understand rice, one plate steamy rice
as bright as pearls.
I don't understand socialism, democracy or capitalism;
I only understand my motherland, her holy flag,
her independence as red as blood
and her increasing peace and enrichment gradually.
Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist- I understand none;
I only understand man, man's happiness, sorrow, love,
smile, song, austere endeavor and perfection.
Copyright © Sayeed Abubakar | Year Posted 2017
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