Let the Essence of Times Change

Intolerance weaves threads of hatred 
in the fabric of our scary times,
innocent blood is shed in madness, 
fanaticism spreads like wild fire, 
life is splintered by lancet of chaos
into disposable debris uncared,
in the psychic grip of insolent stress 
the fostered relationships crash.

Before the world order collapses 
I ardently wish the times change, 
war-tanks become pianos, 
guns form harmonic flutes,
deadly arsenals turn harps, 
mercenaries become violins,
and they all perform the symphony 
of peace and universal brotherhood.

Before the hourglass breaks, 
let the essence of times change,
thorns of contempt turn into flowers, 
cactus of hatred into branch of olive,
crooked minds morph into alchemists, 
and make the golden strands
that will create the garlands,
intertwining all of us with love.

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June 8, 2022
Contest : If Only My Wish Would Come Ture
Sponsored by : Anoucheka Gangabissoon
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Mcgee Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 9:20 PM
I love the last stanza...congrats on your top win.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. If only the the times would change. Have a blessed day writing away.............
Ray Avatar
June 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM
i share these lines in my heart and you have so well given them a voice...nice work...
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